PI(C)O ELEMENTS with an example. Research question example: For individuals who stutter, does transcranial direct current stimulation as compared to cognitive behaviour therapy improve speech fluency?
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P |
Patient or Population |
Gender, Age, Condition, Care Setting |
persons who stutter |
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I |
Intervention |
Specific name of the intervention OR (intervention OR therapy OR treatment OR rehabilitation) |
transcranial direct current stimulation |
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C |
Comparison |
Might not have one, could be standard practice of care |
cognitive behavior therapy |
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O |
Outcome |
What is the relevant outcome (e.g. morbidity, complications)? |
speech fluency |