PICO (T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach

PICO (T) Questions and an Evidence-Based Approach

The evidence-based practice enables nurses to incorporate the most recent research

findings into their clinical knowledge together with the distinct values and characteristics of each

patient. Nurses as well as the entire healthcare system can benefit from evidence-based

practice in a number of ways (Abu-Baker et al., 2021). By incorporating evidence into practice,

nurses become more knowledgeable and competent. EBP reduces the gap between clinical

practice and research, standardizes nursing practice, improves patient outcomes, raises the

standard of care, and lowers the cost of medical errors such as incorrect diagnosis or improper

medication administration. EBP assists nurses in making clinical decisions based on the most

recent research (Abu-Baker et al., 2021).

Since researching relevant sources can be challenging and time-consuming, a clear

question in the mind of the researchers can help them find useful information and supporting

data (McClinton, 2022). Healthcare experts can formulate questions and streamline literature

searches, by employing a unique framework known as PICOT. PICOT stands for population,

intervention, comparison, outcomes, and time (McClinton, 2022)