Blair J. MacDonald Pharm.D., Erica H. Z. Wang Pharm.D., Ricky D. Turgeon Pharm.D.
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Abstract
A literature review with an evaluation of existing evidence is often the first step in designing a research project. This article provides a systematic framework and guide for clinicians, researchers, and clinician-scientists to appraise the available literature to inform a clinical research project. The three-step approach outlined in this article starts with defining your research question using the Population Intervention Comparator Outcome-Design framework, followed by evaluation of the existing evidence and identification of gaps that could be addressed by a research project, and ends with guidance to refine the research question and start preparing a protocol.