Place on the Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram
Identifying the Problem and Developing a Clinical Question
The clinical inquiry process always begins with identifying a problem or issue that requires attention. This process can be time-consuming and relies on evidence, (both internal and external data), as well as the expertise of others. In this section, we will present resources and ideas to help you consider the sources of problems and how to transform a broad and unclear question into a focused and precise one.
Developing the question is a crucial step, as it allows you to construct a narrative explaining why the identified issue within the clinical environment is indeed a problem. This narrative will enable you to communicate effectively with stakeholders, gather team members, establish a research project, and implement practice changes or adjustments with clarity.
Thoughfully identifying an issue and transforming it into an answerable question ensures that you can communicate your findings clearly, recruit team members, and effectively initiate research projects or implement practice changes and adjustments.
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