Problem solving is a method used by researchers to generate knowledge in nursing practice. It involves defining the problem, analyzing it, generating possible solutions, analyzing the solutions, selecting the best one, implementing it, and evaluating the results. The process helps enhance problem solving skills. Specifically, it involves writing down the problem, understanding how it affects people and what factors contribute to it, brainstorming all potential solutions without judgement, investigating the positives and negatives of each, comparing them to select the best option, implementing that solution, and assessing whether it effectively resolved the problem.