Quiz #1 Flashcards
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Research
systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions and solve problems. The ultimate goal of formal research is to gain knowledge that would be useful to many people.
Nursing Research
Systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of importance to nurses and their clients.
Clinical nursing research
research designed to guide nursing practice. Clinical nursing research typically begins with questions stemming from practice problems.
Evidence-based practice (EBP)
The use of the best evidence in making patient care decisions. Evidence comes from research conducted by nurses and other HCPs.
Why is it important to base practice on EBP?
to ensure that interventions are clinically appropriate, cost-effective, and result in positive outcomes.
Why is it important to base practice on EBP?
to ensure that interventions are clinically appropriate, cost-effective, and result in positive outcomes.
_________ developed a magnet recognition program to recognize healthcare organizations that provide high quality nursing care.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (part of ANA)
_________ developed a magnet recognition program to recognize healthcare organizations that provide high quality nursing care.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (part of ANA)
Journal Club
meetings to discuss research articles
What is necessary to achieve magnet status?
practice environment must demonstrate commitment to EBP and nursing research.
Consumers of nursing research
nurses who read research reports to keep-up-to-date on findings that may affect their practice. EBP depends on well-informed nursing research consumers.
Consumers of nursing research
nurses who read research reports to keep-up-to-date on findings that may affect their practice. EBP depends on well-informed nursing research consumers.
Producers of nursing research
nurses who actively design and undertake studies. Nursing research used to only be done by academics at universities but now practicing nurses are conducting research to find out what works best for patients.
Producers of nursing research
nurses who actively design and undertake studies. Nursing research used to only be done by academics at universities but now practicing nurses are conducting research to find out what works best for patients.
where and whom did nursing research begin with?
Nursing research began with Florence Nightingale in the mid-1800s . She analyzed factors r/t soldier morbidity and mortality during the Crimean War.
where and whom did nursing research begin with?
Nursing research began with Florence Nightingale in the mid-1800s . She analyzed factors r/t soldier morbidity and mortality during the Crimean War.Following nightingale research slowed down until the 1900s when research was mainly conducted concerning nursing education.
During what period did nursing research begin to pick up?
1950s; increased numbers of nurses with advanced skills and degrees, increases in funding, and the start of the journal “Nursing Research” caused the uptick in nursing research.
During what period did nursing research begin to pick up?
1950s; increased numbers of nurses with advanced skills and degrees, increases in funding, and the start of the journal “Nursing Research” caused the uptick in nursing research.
When did practice oriented research emerge ?
1960s; research oriented Journals started publication
What was happening with nursing research during the 70s?
change in emphasis on teaching and nurses’ characteristics to improvements in client care. Nurses started to pay attention to utilization of research findings in practice
What was happening with nursing research during the 70s?
change in emphasis on teaching and nurses’ characteristics to improvements in client care. Nurses started to pay attention to utilization of research findings in practice
National Center of Nursing Research (NCNR)
Established in 1986 by National Health Institutes (NIH. Purpose is promote and financially support research projects and training relating to pt care.
National Center of Nursing Research (NCNR)
Established in 1986 by National Health Institutes (NIH. Purpose is promote and financially support research projects and training relating to pt care.
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
NCNR promoted to full insstitute status within NIH in 1993. Placed nursing in mainstream of of research activities and expanded funding opportunities
