Quiz 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Define the difference between research and phenomena
Research is systematic, rigorous, logical investigation with the aim of answering questions about nursing phenomena.
Phenomena can
be defined as occurrences, situations, or facts that
are perceptible by the senses.
Define evidence-based practice
Research is
completed, published in academic journals, and
then assessed to determine application to clinical
practice—this results in practice that is evidence-
based.
What is the downfall/limitation to EBP?
Evidence-based
practice can become rigid and not consider patient
preferences, individuality, and contexts.
Define evidence informed practice
Evidence-informed practice extends beyond
the early definitions of evidence-based practice.
With evidence-informed practice, the methods for
gathering evidence are the same as the processes
used for evidence-based practice; however, the
evidence also incorporates expert opinion, clini-
cal expertise, patient preference, and other re-
sources
What is one similarity between research and evidence informed practice?
They both begin with a question - one seeks to answer it with a study and the other seeks to answer it with existing literature
What is research utilization a subset of?
EIP
what is a problem-focused trigger?
research ideas iden-
tified by staff through quality improvement, risk
surveillance, benchmarking data, financial data,
or recurrent clinical problems.
Define a knowledge-focused trigger
research ideas
generated when staff members read research,
listen to scientific papers at research conferences,
or encounter evidence-informed practice guide-
lines published by federal agencies or specialty
organizations.
Define a stakeholder
a key individual or group of individuals who are
directly or indirectly affected by the implementa-
tion of the evidence-informed practice.
Define translation science
rigorous research that studies how
evidence-based interventions are translated to
real-world clinical settings
What is at the top of the levels of evidence triangle?
Systematic reviews or meta analysis or randomized controlled trials
What is at the top of the levels of evidence triangle for qualitative studies?
Systematic reviews of descriptive and qualitative studies
Describe the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning
Inductive - Taking something specific and generalizing it
Deductive - Taking something general and specifying it
Define research
A systematic inquiry using rigorous methods to answer questions
Provide an inductive logic/reasoning example r/t smoke
3 people have been exposed to smoke and have a sore throat, therefore the next person with a sore throat may have smoke exposure also
Provide an deductive logic/reasoning example r/t smoke
Smoke exposure causes people to have sore throats (can be tested)
Define authority knowledge
Knowledge gained from an authority (i.e., the doctor said so)
Define experience knowledge
No reasoning or evidence, based on intuition, experience, or trial & error
Define assembled information
Reports, empirical data, tests, etc. that show information but don’t evaluate outcomes or analyze data
Define tradition knowledge
“That’s the way we’ve always done it!”
What are 5 key components of stakeholders?
- Have a vested interest in healthcare decisions
- Affected by decisions informed by research evidence
- Influence decisions and shape policy
- Provide resources and/or funding
- Consumers
List 5 differences between positivist and naturalistic research methods
- Fixed design vs flexible
- Deductive vs inductive processes
- Quantitative information vs qualitative
- Seeks generalizations vs patterns
- Discrete, specific concepts vs holistic
What is the difference between basic/pure and applied research?
Basic - gain knowledge for curiosity sake, does not specify application of findings, and not designed to solve immediate practical problems
Applied - Designed to produce findings relevant to solving practical problems, for problem-solving and making decisions, can be evaluative or generate new knowledge
Define the difference between preliminary, analytical, comprehensive, and synthesis critical reading process
Preliminary - Skim the article, Identify concepts, Clarify unfamiliar terms
Analytical - Understand parts of the study and begin critique, Assess value for your needs, Critically evaluate validity and application to practice
Comprehensive - Understand research purpose or intent, Identify main theme, Identify main steps of the research design, Ensure understanding of unfamiliar terms or processes
Synthesis - Understand whole article and its fit with the larger body of knowledge
Understand each step in the research process
Use your own words to describe
Identify strengths and weaknesses
