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7 Steps to a Perfect PICO Search

White paper | 20 November 2023

PICO is a format for developing a good clinical research question prior to starting one’s research. This white paper covers evidence-based nursing practice and how using the PICO format will yield the best available evidence to support clinical decisions. 

Explore the importance of evidence-based nursing practice

Whether you are a librarian, a nurse or a nursing student, the chances are good that you will learn something new from this free white paper. Topics covered include:

  • Definitions of evidence-based nursing practice
  • The elements of the PICO search model
  • The steps to a perfect PICO search
  • An example of a PICO search in action 

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