Formulating a researchable question: A critical step for facilitating good clinical research
2010
How to Formulate a Research Question
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Author Information
Author(s): Aslam Sadaf, Emmanuel Patricia
Primary Institution: Clinical and Translational Science Institute and Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Conclusion
A well-formulated research question is essential for conducting quality research and evidence-based clinical practice.
Supporting Evidence
- A researchable question is an uncertainty about a problem that can be examined to provide useful information.
- The PICO format helps in framing a foreground research question by breaking it into four components.
- The FINER criteria guide researchers in assessing the quality and relevance of their research questions.
Takeaway
When you want to do research, you need to ask a good question first, just like how you need to know what you're looking for before you start searching.
Methodology
The article provides step-by-step guidance on formulating a research question using the PICO and FINER criteria.
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