PICO is a technique that you can use to formulate and refine your research question. PICO stands for (P)Patient, population, or problem, (I) Intervention or exposure, (C) Comparison, and (O) Outcome. To use PICO, answer questions about each of these elements.
Research is a process! You may find as you begin searching, you may need to edit and revise your PICO question. Book an appointment with a library staff member for help with finding resources, using subject terms, etc. Our schedules fill up quickly, so book an appointment with us early and do not leave it to the last minute.
Here are some resources to help you develop a PICO question and get the process started.