Using the articles given prepare a research paper
Outline for PICO Research
1. Introduction
- Background Information:
- Briefly introduce the topic (e.g., gum inflammation and its significance).
- Provide context about probiotics and their proposed benefits in oral health.
- Problem Statement:
- Highlight the specific issue or gap in knowledge that the research aims to address (e.g., uncertainty about the effectiveness of probiotics in reducing gum inflammation).
- Purpose of the Study:
- Clearly state the aim of the study (e.g., to determine the effectiveness of probiotic lozenges in reducing gum inflammation in adults with gingivitis).
2. Literature Review
- Search Strategy:
- Describe the databases used (e.g., PubMed, Cochrane Library) and the search terms that align with each PICO element.
- Review of Relevant Studies:
- Summarize the existing research on the use of probiotics for reducing gum inflammation.
- Highlight any gaps in the literature that justify the need for your study.
3. Methodology
- Study Design:
- Outline the type of study (e.g., randomized controlled trial, cohort study).
- Participants:
- Describe the inclusion and exclusion criteria for participants (e.g., adults aged 18-65 with mild to moderate gingivitis).
- Intervention Details:
- Provide details of the intervention (e.g., dosage, frequency, and duration of probiotic use).
- Comparison Group:
- Describe the comparison treatment (e.g., standard oral hygiene practices).
- Outcome Measures:
- Clearly state how outcomes will be measured (e.g., clinical assessments such as gingival index, bleeding on probing).
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Describe the data collection methods and statistical analysis plan.
4. Results
- Present Findings:
- Provide a summary of the results, including statistical significance and clinical relevance.
- Comparison of Outcomes:
- Compare the effectiveness of the intervention (probiotics) versus the comparison group (standard care).
5. Discussion
- Interpretation of Findings:
- Discuss the implications of the results for clinical practice.
- Compare your findings with existing literature.
- Strengths and Limitations:
- Acknowledge the strengths and any limitations of your study.
- Recommendations:
- Suggest recommendations for clinical practice or future research.
6. Conclusion
- Summary:
- Briefly summarize the main findings of the study.
- Impact:
- Discuss the potential impact of the findings on clinical practice and patient care.
Additional Tips:
- Keep Your Research Question Clear and Focused: Ensure that each section relates back to your PICO question.
- Use High-Quality Evidence: Select studies from reputable journals and sources to support your claims.
- Be Objective: Present both the benefits and limitations of probiotics in your discussion
- Each Article most include: Title/Purpose/Method/results/Critique/Conclusion
- articles (just 3 needed) :
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30298454/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26965080/
- https://diposit.ub.edu/dspace/bitstream/2445/121887/1/672665.pdf
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138399/
- PICO conclusion
- References Vancouver style