Saint Francis University Library

Library Online Talk: Evidence-based Practice, Seven steps to the perfect PICO Search

The Library is pleased to organise an online talk: “Evidence-based Practice, Seven Steps to the Perfect PICO Search” with EBSCO, a well-known e-resources provider, to introduce the use of Health Science e-databases and the PICO process that help you develop literature search strategies on topics related to evidence-based practice in the field of Health Sciences.

The talk will cover:

  • Information on EBSCO e-databases in Health Sciences
  • Step-by-step guide on the PICO process
    • Formulate the PICO question
    • Identify keywords for each PICO element
    • Plan your search strategy
    • Execute the search
    • Review the literature
    • Determine the level of evidence
  • Searching scenarios demonstration
  • Date: 8 March 2022 (Tuesday)
    Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Speaker: Mr. Evan Shih (EBSCO trainer)
    Language: English
    Mode: Online via Zoom

    All staff and students in the field of Health Sciences are welcome to join, particularly if you are working on research assignments or projects. Please click here for registration (Confirmation e-mail will be sent to you in due course).

    Hope to see you there!