4. The nurse professor is giving a lecture on the difference between research and
problem solving. Which statement by one of the students indicates that teaching has
been effective?
A. "Research is specific to a given situation."
B. "Research is designed for immediate action."
C. "Problem-solving is generalizable."
D. "Research deals with long-term solutions."
D. "Research deals with long-term solutions."
[Research is generalizable, can be used in other situations and deals with
long-term solutions.]
,Evidence Based Medicine/Evidence Based Practice
- Distinct
- Not just RCT's
- Evidence hierarchies
- Philosophical differences
Rating the Strength of Evidence
- Not necessarily synonymous with "hierarchy of evidence."
- High-level study design does not necessarily mean high quality.
- Grading the strength of a body of evidence addresses three domains -
quality, quantity, and consistency.
Evidence Based Practice
, - A life-long problem-solving approach to clinical practice that integrates...
- Search, critical appraisal, and synthesis of the most relevant and best
research (external evidence).
- One's own clinical expertise, which includes internal evidence generated
from outcomes management or quality improvement projects, patient
assessment, and evaluation.
- Patient preferences and values.
Academician role in research
Independent research with external funding (e.g., NIH, foundation grants)
SMART Goals
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic / Relevant
T - Time
Why should I use PICOT format to state my clinical question?
, • The questions you ask will eventually lead you to the evidence for an answer
• You want to be able to read the BEST four-to-six articles that specifically
address your practice question
• The more focused a question you ask, the easier it becomes to search for
evidence in the scientific literature
5 Components of the Nursing Process
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-assessment
-nursing diagnosis
-planning
-implementation
-evaluation
Steps of Evidence Based Practice
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problem solving. Which statement by one of the students indicates that teaching has
been effective?
A. "Research is specific to a given situation."
B. "Research is designed for immediate action."
C. "Problem-solving is generalizable."
D. "Research deals with long-term solutions."
D. "Research deals with long-term solutions."
[Research is generalizable, can be used in other situations and deals with
long-term solutions.]
,Evidence Based Medicine/Evidence Based Practice
- Distinct
- Not just RCT's
- Evidence hierarchies
- Philosophical differences
Rating the Strength of Evidence
- Not necessarily synonymous with "hierarchy of evidence."
- High-level study design does not necessarily mean high quality.
- Grading the strength of a body of evidence addresses three domains -
quality, quantity, and consistency.
Evidence Based Practice
, - A life-long problem-solving approach to clinical practice that integrates...
- Search, critical appraisal, and synthesis of the most relevant and best
research (external evidence).
- One's own clinical expertise, which includes internal evidence generated
from outcomes management or quality improvement projects, patient
assessment, and evaluation.
- Patient preferences and values.
Academician role in research
Independent research with external funding (e.g., NIH, foundation grants)
SMART Goals
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic / Relevant
T - Time
Why should I use PICOT format to state my clinical question?
, • The questions you ask will eventually lead you to the evidence for an answer
• You want to be able to read the BEST four-to-six articles that specifically
address your practice question
• The more focused a question you ask, the easier it becomes to search for
evidence in the scientific literature
5 Components of the Nursing Process
Give this one a try later!
-assessment
-nursing diagnosis
-planning
-implementation
-evaluation
Steps of Evidence Based Practice
Give this one a try later!
