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. 2024 Feb 28;60(1):145–153. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.24.08435-1

Table II. Example of causal question related to rehabilitation using Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome and Time (PICOT) framework.

PICOT Component Example
Population Older adults (aged ≥65 years) with a diagnosis of stroke
Intervention Dedicated units for inpatient stroke rehabilitation (units with geographically distinct, stroke-dedicated beds and dedicated therapists)22
Comparison Non-dedicated units for inpatient stroke rehabilitation
Outcome Risk of fracture
Time (of follow-up) 2 years after baseline (i.e., after index date of stroke)