Client population and a problem that affects that client population.
1. Post a short description of a client population and a problem that affects that client population.
Example: Clients with severe symptoms of schizophrenia [population] have a high rate of readmission into inpatient psychiatric care [problem that affects population].
2. Then, for that population and problem, come up with a research question.
Example: Would increased access to outpatient therapy services decrease the rates of readmission for clients with severe symptoms of schizophrenia?
In coming up with a research question, make sure that the research question can be used to create a hypothesis. A good quantitative research question usually starts with "Does", "Do", or "Would" rather than a more qualitative question-geared word such as "How".
Sample Solution
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Clients experiencing homelessness [population] often struggle with maintaining consistent access to healthcare [problem that affects population].
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Would implementing mobile healthcare clinics in areas with high homeless populations increase the utilization of preventative healthcare services among this population?