What is another word for PICO?
Pronunciation: [pˈiːkə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) is a commonly used framework in evidence-based medicine to formulate a clinical question. However, there are other ways to express the same elements. Some synonyms for PICO include PICOs (with "Study design" as the additional element), SPICE (Setting, Perspective, Intervention, Comparison, Evaluation), and FINER (Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, Relevant). Each framework has its strengths and weaknesses, and selecting the appropriate one depends on the research question and the available evidence. Regardless of the framework chosen, formulating a clear and concise clinical question is crucial to designing a robust study and obtaining useful answers.
