| name | pico-formulation |
| description | Construct PICO/PECO framework for the meta-analysis research question |
| execution | subagent |
| prompt | ./prompt.md |
| input | research_question, domain |
| used-by | meta-analysis |
PICO Formulation SOP
Construct a structured PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) or PECO (Population, Exposure, Comparator, Outcome) framework from a research question to guide systematic meta-analysis planning.
When to Use
- First step in any meta-analysis strategy
- When the research question needs formal structuring
- Before defining inclusion/exclusion criteria
Input
research_question: The research question to structure
domain: The research domain (clinical, computational, social science, etc.)
Output
A complete PICO/PECO framework with operationalized definitions for each component, suitable for driving search strategy and inclusion criteria.