Write Your PICO(T)
- Pico Question Worksheet will help you define your question
- Locate MESH terms for your PICO in: MESH DATABASE
Interventions and Comparisons
While you can use control for your comparison (in some cases), reading about medical conditions and current treatments will create a stronger PICO.
- Medline Plus Encyclopedia (medical conditions, medical tests, drugs)
- Health & Medical Collection (ProQuest)
- eBook Academic Collection (medical conditions)
- Ebook Central (medical conditions)
Target your Evidence
This table recommends the best evidence for your question focus.
Need a specific level of evidence? Use this table instead.
Different Types of Studies
- This video summarizes each research study type and how to identify what type of study an article describes.
- Study Design 101 Tutorial outlines the pros and cons of each study type.
Where to Search
Original Research Studies
Databases
- CINAHL Complete (Publication type filter)
- MEDLINE Complete (Publication type filter)
- PubMed (Publication type Filter)
- Health & Medical Collection (Publication type filter)
Clinical Guidelines
EBP Guidelines summarize current diagnosis & treatment recommendations, identify the best research studies, and list gaps in the current research.
Databases
- The Cochrane Library (Choose Cochrane Reviews)
- DynaMed Plus
- Pubmed Clinical Queries (Also: MEDLINE Complete Advanced Search)
- CINAHL Complete (Evidence-Based Care Sheets from the top menu)
Websites
- National Guideline Clearinghouse (Web, Evidence-Based Reports)
- PEDro (Physiotherapy Only; not full text)
Other Resources
Evidence-Based Practice Journals