This document outlines the types of evidence and databases to use for different types of PICOT clinical questions. For therapy, prevention, causation, and prognosis questions, systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials provide the highest levels of evidence. CINAHLPlus and Medline contain primary research studies like randomized controlled trials and secondary research like systematic reviews. Other secondary sources like clinical practice guidelines for specific questions can be found in databases like Cochrane Collection Plus. Lower levels of evidence include case studies, qualitative research, and expert opinion.
This document outlines the types of evidence and databases to use for different types of PICOT clinical questions. For therapy, prevention, causation, and prognosis questions, systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials provide the highest levels of evidence. CINAHLPlus and Medline contain primary research studies like randomized controlled trials and secondary research like systematic reviews. Other secondary sources like clinical practice guidelines for specific questions can be found in databases like Cochrane Collection Plus. Lower levels of evidence include case studies, qualitative research, and expert opinion.
This document outlines the types of evidence and databases to use for different types of PICOT clinical questions. For therapy, prevention, causation, and prognosis questions, systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials provide the highest levels of evidence. CINAHLPlus and Medline contain primary research studies like randomized controlled trials and secondary research like systematic reviews. Other secondary sources like clinical practice guidelines for specific questions can be found in databases like Cochrane Collection Plus. Lower levels of evidence include case studies, qualitative research, and expert opinion.
Outline Description Title: PICOT Questions - Types of Evidence - Databases Also see PICOT - pyramid and definitions Look for the highest level of evidence appropriate for your clinical question.
Type of Clinical Question Meaning: Qualitative studies.
Therapy “What is the best treatment or intervention?” Prevention “How can I prevent this problem?” Diagnosis/Assessment “What is the best way to assess or best Synthesized Research (Secondary Literature) in General diagnostic test for this patient?” Use Cochrane Collection Plus, CINAHLPlus, and Medline to find: Causation “What causes this problem?” Systematic reviews Prognosis “What are the long term effects of this problem?” Meta-analyses Meaning “What is the meaning of this experience for Synthesized Research (Secondary Literature) for Specific Types of patients?” Clinical Questions Therapy: Systematic reviews Primary Research in General Prevention: Systematic reviews Use CINAHLPlus and Medline to find: Causation: Systematic reviews Randomized controlled trials (RCT) Prognosis: Systematic reviews Controlled Trials Meaning: Systematic reviews Case-control studies Cohort studies Other Evidence (Secondary Literature) in General Descriptive studies Use CINAHLPlus, Medline, Joanna Briggs Institute, nursing, Qualitative studies healthcare, and government organizations to find: Instrument development research Clinical practice guidelines Primary Research for Specific Types of Clinical Questions Therapy: Randomized controlled trials (RCT), Controlled trials Use published clinical articles (not research based), peer institution Prevention: Randomized controlled trials (RCT), Controlled practices, expert clinician practices to find: trials Expert opinion Diagnosis/Assessment: Instrument development research Causation: Cohort, Case control, Descriptive, or Qualitative Other Evidence (Secondary Literature) for Specific Types of studies Clinical Questions Prognosis: Cohort or descriptive studies. Therapy: Clinical practice guidelines Prevention: Clinical practice guidelines