PICO / PICOT Question Checklist

Use this checklist to build well-structured, answerable clinical questions your search can actually answer.

Name: ______________________________Course: ____________________Date: ______________

1Population is defined specifically

2Intervention is clearly stated

3Comparison is identified, or noted as not applicable

4Outcome is specific and measurable

5Time frame is included where relevant

6The question can be answered by searching the literature

7Key terms are translated into searchable keywords

8Scope is realistic for this assignment or project

Notes