PICO Table

RotationPICO/MINI-CATQuestion
RT2 – PsychiatryPICOPICO#1: In patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), does eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy result in a greater reduction in PTSD symptoms and improvement in overall functioning compared to cognitive behavioral therapy?

PICO#2: Among patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression, does the use of esketamine result in a clinically significant reduction in depressive symptoms compared to placebo?

PICO#3: In individuals with OCD, transcranial magnetic stimulations(TMS) result in better symptoms reduction compared to other forms of brain stimulation?
RT 3 – Family Medicine PICOPICO#4: In patients diagnosed with H. pylori infection, is eradication more successful with bismuth-containing eradication regimens compared to non-bismuth-containing eradication therapies?

PICO#5: In adults diagnosed with prediabetes, does pharmacological therapy compared to lifestyle modifications alone lead to a significant prevention or delay of progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus

PICO#6: In adults experiencing knee osteoarthritis, do intra-articular corticosteroid injections provide a more substantial reduction in knee pain intensity compared to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
RT 4 – LTCMini-CATIn elderly individuals diagnosed with dementia, does participation in regular music therapy sessions compared to standard care without music therapy  lead to improvements in cognitive function, mood, behavior, and quality of life ?
RT 5 – PediatricsPICOPICO#7: In the pediatric population, does exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life compared to non-exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding lead to a reduction in the incidence and severity of otitis media?

PICO#8:In children, does increased screen time compared to limited or no screen time have an adverse impact on attention and behavior, exacerbating attentional deficits and behavioral challenges?

PICO#9: In children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, does the implementation of music therapy sessions, compared to standard care without music therapy, result in observable improvements in social interaction and verbal communication skills?
RT 5- PediatricsOSCEA 13 year old boy with with a complaint of painful bloody stools for 2 days   
RT 5- PediatricsMini-CATIn children diagnosed with depression, does regular exercise compared to no regular exercise or standard care without exercise, reduce symptoms of depression?
RT 7- Ambulatory Medicine PICOPICO #10: In patients at risk of ankle sprains , does using an ankle brace during physical activity  compared to no ankle brace or only supportive footwear prevent the incidence of recurrent ankle sprains and improve ankle stability?

PICO #11:In individuals with burn injuries , how does the use of honey compare to silver dressings in terms of healing time and infection rates?

PICO#12: In children with obesity, do mobile health interventions for diet and exercise tracking, improve weight loss and adherence to lifestyle changes?
Rotation 7- Ambulatory Medicine Cultural Competency OSCESomalian woman presents initial visit to family medicine clinic after moving to U.S
RT 8- Internal Medicine CATIn adults with acute ischemic stroke, does the administration of Tenecteplase  compared to Alteplase  result in better functional neurological outcomes, lower rates of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, and reduced mortality?