PICO Portal is a web-based tool designed to facilitate collaborative knowledge synthesis in biomedical research. It employs machine learning and natural language processing algorithms to refine the screening process by analyzing decisions made by review teams. The platform supports PICO-based (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes) systematic or scoping reviews, allowing research teams to work collaboratively, especially those operating remotely or from multiple geographic locations.
Benefits & outcomes
The platform has demonstrated potential in enhancing the review process, particularly for health librarians and biomedical research teams familiar with PICO-based reviews. Its AI capabilities assist in prioritizing relevant articles, thereby potentially reducing the time and resources required for systematic reviews.
Notes & quotes
“PICO Portal is a Web-based systematic review management tool launched in September 2020 to better facilitate collaborative knowledge synthesis in biomedical research.”
“Most notably, it uses machine learning and Natural Language Processing algorithms to continuously refine the screening process by analyzing decisions as made by the review team.”
Publisher / company: PICO Portal
Date of case study: 01/09/2020
Source: https://picoportal.org/