From PICO to Publication: The Importance of Research for Practice

Evidence based practice is strongly emphasized in healthcare. However, initiating research in child life practice can feel overwhelming when resources are already stretched. Learn about tips and tools needed to get started on the path to being a researcher in clinical practice and see how one program supported child life specialists in completing original research. SUGGESTED DOMAIN: Intervention

Objectives:
Explore the PICO format to identify a current research topic.
Discuss what the steps are of an effective literature review.
Discuss research study options to determine an effective design for answering the PICO question.

Jenni L. Davis

CCLS

Sidra Medical

Deirdre A. Goltz, LCSW, CCLS

Child Life Supervisor

Child life specialist for 14 years, living and practicing abroad for 5 years, certified infant massage instructor, bachelor's in psychology, master's in clinical social work focusing on health, mental health and disability

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