EDAPT: Translating and
Communicating Research
What is the purpose of translating research into practice? - Answer-To solve a clinical practice problem
What are steps in the process of translating research to practice? Select all that apply. - Answer-
Identifying a clinical problem or question
Creating an implementation plan based on recommendations
Gathering and analyzing evidence to make a recommendation
In reviewing evidence to use in practice, which of the following is an accurate statement? - Answer-
Replication of research studies is essential to the validity of the information.
How does multidisciplinary research improve translation to practice? Select all that apply. - Answer-It
addresses a problem from a broader scale.
It involves a diverse mix of healthcare professionals.
It offers a holistic approach from multiple viewpoints.
It includes experiences from the client standpoint.
,How is using a model important to the translation of research to practice? Select all that apply. -
Answer-It creates an opportunity to look at feasibility before implementation.
A model can build collaborative relationships that would not normally occur.
A model adds consistency to the process.
The process towards implementation is clear to all stakeholders.
A realistic timeline and resource list can be created based on each step of the model.
A recent study showed a reduction in infection by taking vitamin D supplementation. In translating this
research to practice, which of the following should be done next? - Answer-Search for other evidence
that shows the same results.
Review the definition associated with the review and select the type of review described in the drop-
down box. - Answer-*Scoping review* - This collects a broad scope of research on a topic, enabling a
high-level overview of evidence available. These reviews should inform practice but are not detailed
enough to guide practice.
*Systematic review* - These are highly structured reviews that use rigorous methodological evaluation.
Rules are used to select or eliminate research articles to reduce the potential for bias.
*Integrative review* - This is a broad synthesis of research which includes qualitative, quantitative, and
comparative components to obtain a better understanding of the overall human condition rather than
an intervention or experience.
*Meta-analysis* - This is a statistical method for the collection and aggregation of quantitative study
results. This is best for use when reviewing replicated studies that measure a specific outcome in
different populations.
, Which of the following are included in the final steps of translating research to practice? Select all that
apply. - Answer-Evaluating the outcome of a change in practice
Examining cost and resource needs
Communicating changes to staff
Identify the text that describes a practice problem. - Answer-12% increase in central line infection rate
Increase in rehospitalization and extended stays
Increased the cost
Cultures from infected central lines were positive
Identify the possible causes of the infection rate. Select all that apply. - Answer-Contamination by the
client
Frequency of dressing change completed per policy
Central line dressing change performed per policy
Contamination during dressing change
Poor hand hygiene
Review the items below and identify which actions can be addressed immediately or in the next two
months. - Answer-*Immediate:*
Poor hand hygiene
Communicating Research
What is the purpose of translating research into practice? - Answer-To solve a clinical practice problem
What are steps in the process of translating research to practice? Select all that apply. - Answer-
Identifying a clinical problem or question
Creating an implementation plan based on recommendations
Gathering and analyzing evidence to make a recommendation
In reviewing evidence to use in practice, which of the following is an accurate statement? - Answer-
Replication of research studies is essential to the validity of the information.
How does multidisciplinary research improve translation to practice? Select all that apply. - Answer-It
addresses a problem from a broader scale.
It involves a diverse mix of healthcare professionals.
It offers a holistic approach from multiple viewpoints.
It includes experiences from the client standpoint.
,How is using a model important to the translation of research to practice? Select all that apply. -
Answer-It creates an opportunity to look at feasibility before implementation.
A model can build collaborative relationships that would not normally occur.
A model adds consistency to the process.
The process towards implementation is clear to all stakeholders.
A realistic timeline and resource list can be created based on each step of the model.
A recent study showed a reduction in infection by taking vitamin D supplementation. In translating this
research to practice, which of the following should be done next? - Answer-Search for other evidence
that shows the same results.
Review the definition associated with the review and select the type of review described in the drop-
down box. - Answer-*Scoping review* - This collects a broad scope of research on a topic, enabling a
high-level overview of evidence available. These reviews should inform practice but are not detailed
enough to guide practice.
*Systematic review* - These are highly structured reviews that use rigorous methodological evaluation.
Rules are used to select or eliminate research articles to reduce the potential for bias.
*Integrative review* - This is a broad synthesis of research which includes qualitative, quantitative, and
comparative components to obtain a better understanding of the overall human condition rather than
an intervention or experience.
*Meta-analysis* - This is a statistical method for the collection and aggregation of quantitative study
results. This is best for use when reviewing replicated studies that measure a specific outcome in
different populations.
, Which of the following are included in the final steps of translating research to practice? Select all that
apply. - Answer-Evaluating the outcome of a change in practice
Examining cost and resource needs
Communicating changes to staff
Identify the text that describes a practice problem. - Answer-12% increase in central line infection rate
Increase in rehospitalization and extended stays
Increased the cost
Cultures from infected central lines were positive
Identify the possible causes of the infection rate. Select all that apply. - Answer-Contamination by the
client
Frequency of dressing change completed per policy
Central line dressing change performed per policy
Contamination during dressing change
Poor hand hygiene
Review the items below and identify which actions can be addressed immediately or in the next two
months. - Answer-*Immediate:*
Poor hand hygiene
