📖 Overview

Every evidence search begins with a good clinical question. In this module, you will learn how to convert everyday clinical problems into focused, searchable questions using the PICO framework.

🎯 Learning Objectives

• Explain why clinical questions are important.
• Understand the PICO framework.
• Identify the four components of PICO.
• Write focused clinical questions.
• Prepare questions for literature searching.

Why It Matters

A clear clinical question helps you search efficiently and find the most relevant evidence for your patient.

Clinical Example

A 65-year-old patient with knee osteoarthritis asks: 'Will exercise reduce my pain better than medication?' Learn how to convert this into a structured PICO question.

Key Takeaways

• Every evidence search starts with a good question.
• PICO keeps questions focused.
• Focused questions lead to better evidence.