These questions bring together multiple concepts related to a specific clinical situation or research topic. They are typically divided into two categories:
Qualitative Questions aim to discover meaning or gain an understanding of a phenomena. They ask about an individual's or population's experience of certain situations or circumstances. Use the PS model to form these questions.
Quantitative Questions aim to discover cause and effect relationships by comparing two or more individuals or groups based on differing outcomes associated with exposures or interventions. Use the PICO(T) model to form these questions.
See the McMaster Nursing Resources Guide for more details and examples.