The PICO(T) framework is a tool used in evidence-based practice to formulate clinical questions and guide research. The acronym stands for:
This framework helps in creating clear, focused questions that can be systematically researched. For example, a PICO(T) question might be: "In elderly patients with hypertension (P), does a low-sodium diet (I) compared to a regular diet © reduce blood pressure (O) over six months (T)?"