LibGuides: Masters in Speech-Language Pathology: PICO research process

ASHA PICO process

Worksheet: Create a PICO Question
Worksheet: Search strings
Identifying effective search terms takes practice. This worksheet illustrates the way to use aspects of the PICO question to formulate search terms and alternative/related terms, such as synonyms.
Worksheet: Track searching results
Keeping track of databases searched, terms used, and distinguishing factors of the articles can help with efficiency when you begin to organize and write.

Population	Intervention	Comparison	Outcome	PICO Question
Children with profound hearing loss	Cochlear implants	Hearing aids	Speech & language development	For children with severe to profound hearing loss, what is the effect of cochlear implants compared with hearing aids on speech and language development?
Young adult with a stroke	Cognitive rehab	N/A	Return to work	What is the effect of cognitive rehabilitation on vocational outcomes in individuals who experience a stroke?