Developing a question
Looking at the story above, we can see some concepts emerging. Let’s put them into a PICO table.
Developing a question
Cari’s initial question could therefore be:
| In people at risk of cardiometabolic disorders whose weight is classified as obese (P), how effectively does chocolate (I) reduce cholesterol level (O)? |
At this stage it is important for Cari to see what research is available through a preliminary background search on some of these concepts. This will help her to identify how much literature is available, as well as any areas where she might need to broaden or narrow her search question (e.g. to focus on specific types of chocolate or cholesterol). She might need to refine the question further while developing her search strategy.
Further example questions
