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Table 2 Precision of search results

From: Utilization of the PICO framework to improve searching PubMed for clinical questions

 

PICO A

95% CI

PICO B

95% CI

PubMed

95% CI

Q1

35%

16.40% – 53.60%

28%

15.84% – 40.16%

20%

10.70% -29.30%

Q2

5%

1.42% – 8.58%

6%

2.42% – 9.58%-

4%

1.50% – 6.50%

Q3

1%

-0.43% – 2.43%

1%

-0.14% – 2.14%

0%

0.00%

  1. Q1: Does BMI affect mortality in obese patients undergoing a CABG?
  2. Q2: Is survival prolonged if I place a PEG or feeding tube in my patient with dementia?
  3. Q3: Is an ACE inhibitor alone better than a diuretic alone for reducing hypertension in African American patients?
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