Enhancing your practice through evidence-based decision making: PICO, learning how to ask good questions

This article is the second of a feature series that focuses on strategies that can be used to integrate an evidence-based decision-making (EBDM) approach into your practice or curriculum. The first article provided an overview of EBDM methodology and skills, introduced readers to evidence-based concepts, and identified related online resources. The purpose of this article is to discuss PICO, a systematic process for converting information needs/problems into clinical questions so that they can be answered. Two case scenarios outline the sequential steps in this process and demonstrate the application of the skills involved. Educational tips and learning activities are provided, along with online resources that supplement the information on learning how to ask a good question.