The PICO framework is primarily used to:
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Correct answer: Structure clinical research questions
PICO stands for Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome. It helps clinicians formulate focused, answerable clinical questions. This structured approach improves literature searching and appraisal.
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