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Looking for a research topic? Not sure where to start?

Try browsing the table of contents or recent articles from journals in your field

After selecting a topic, frame this into a question format, as it will help you determine the key concepts: population, intervention and outcome. You will then use these concepts in your database search.

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Construct a well-built question is to use the PICO model before looking for resources. This practice improves:

• search results
• clarifies the clinical problem you are attempting to research
• saves time locating materials.

P = Patient or Problem

Population or problem you intend to study.

I = Intervention

Intervention or treatment.

C = Comparison

What would be the alternative to the intervention you selected?

O = Outcome

Outcome you anticipate.

Example:

Does ginger tea help reduce joint pain in adult patients suffering from gout?

P: Patient with gout

I:  Ginger tea

C: Plaquenil or other medication (optional)

O: Lessening joint pain