Patient, Population, or Problem
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How would I describe a group of patients similar to mine? |
Intervention, Prognostic Factor, or Exposure
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Which main intervention, prognostic factor,
or exposure am I considering?
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Comparison or Intervention (if appropriate)
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What is the main alternative to compare
with the intervention? |
Outcome you would like to measure or achieve
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What can I hope to accomplish, measure,
improve or affect? |
What type of question are you asking?
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Diagnosis, Etiology, Therapy, Prognosis,
Prevention, Harm |
Type of study you want to find
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What would be the best study design/methodology? |