Your PICO(T) Elements
P = Patients(s) or problem
Patient, patient population or presenting issue patients with heart failure and ejection fraction less
than 40 %
I = Intervention under Consideration life style changes; proper nutrition, exercising
, and educating patient.
C = Comparison
What is the current practice you are comparing to ?I?? (This element may be implied or missing) pt taking medication; ACE inhibitor and ARBS ,lives styles
changes compared to stress, unhealthy diet
and taking diuretic
O = Outcome
What is the effect of the ?I? on ?P?? What is desired outcome? decrease the risks of hospitalization and risk of
death.
T = Time
Is there a need to limit the timeframe for the intervention? three to four months


