Table 1.

PICO Format for the research question

ComponentDescription
PopulationSMEs
InterventionsAnalysis, measurements, surveys, models
ComparatorFinancing channels
OutcomesInnovation intensity, R&D expenditure, increase in patents
Time frameAll

Note(s):

Table 1 applies the PICO framework to this review’s research question, focusing on SMEs. The table outlines key components: Population (SMEs), Interventions (analysis, measurements, surveys, models), Comparator (financing channels) and Outcomes (innovation intensity, R&D expenditure, increase in patents)

Source(s): Own elaboration following the method of Thabane et al. (2009) 

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