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Use of PICOT - ANSWER -Helps nurses frame the question to be ANSWERed.
Example of a PICOT question - ANSWER -P: adolescent with depression, I:
cognitive behavior therapy, C: compare cognitive behavior therapy with other
therapies, O: how did this work or not work?, T: how long did it take or will it
take?
Example of PICOT question for reducing falls - ANSWER -P: patients determined
to be at high risk for falling, I: how does implementation of an evidence-based fall
prevention, C: compare with current practice, O: in reducing the occurrence of
falls?
Evaluation research - ANSWER -Research undertaken for the purpose of
determining the impact of some social intervention, such as a program aimed at
solving a social problem.
Qualitative research - ANSWER -A systematic, subjective approach to research
that is used to describe life experiences and situations and give them meaning.
Examples of quantitative nursing research - ANSWER -Experimental, descriptive
surveys, data analysis.
Experimental research - ANSWER -Research that tests a hypothesis by comparing
outcomes in a controlled environment.
Controlled Conditions - ANSWER -Conditions that are being studied are
controlled to provide objective testing of a hypothesis.
Control in Study - ANSWER -Study must include a control.
, Variable Manipulation - ANSWER -Study must have a variable manipulated by
the researcher.
Theory-based Hypothesis - ANSWER -Researcher must have a theory-based and
statistic tested hypothesis.
Truth and Reconciliation - ANSWER -Merged both truth (testimonials, stories)
and reconciliation as a means to rebuild and renew relationships between Canada's
Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Calls to Action - ANSWER -They made 94 calls to action to change government
policies and programs in the areas of welfare, education, language and culture,
health and justice.
LPN Scope of Practice - ANSWER -If asked to perform a skill outside the LPN's
scope of practice, they need to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and
skills to perform safe care and need to determine if the safe care is beyond their
scope of practice which would need consultation with an RN.
PIPEDA - ANSWER -Protects clients' personal information including health
information.
Dual Role in Nursing - ANSWER -Nurses in a dual role make it clear to clients
when they are acting in a professional capacity and when they are acting in a
personal capacity.
Incident Report - ANSWER -Filled out when an actual or potential adverse event
happens; does not get documented in the nursing notes.
Interpersonal Violence - ANSWER -Includes threats, intimidation, throwing of
objects, and physical behaviors; needs to be reported.