PFO Framework
The PFO Framework is useful for research questions dealing with prognosis. It is used to determine a condition’s overall prognosis, any links between outcomes or prognostic tests and prognostic factors.
| P |
F |
O |
| Population |
Prognostic Factors |
Outcome |
| Age, gender, geographic location or specific characteristics |
Situation, condition or a characteristic |
Consequences of prognosis |
PFO Example: Are young adults (P) with OCD (F) more likely to suffer from other mental health issues (O)?
