Essentials of Nursing
Research Chapter 1 – Key
Concepts, Definitions &
Study Guide
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research
a systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions and solve
problems
nursing research
systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of
importance to nurses and their clients
Evidence Based Practice
the use of the best evidence in making pt. care decisions
clinical nursing research
research designed to guide nursing practice
NCNR
National Center for Nursing Research at the NIH
Systematic reviews
a cornerstone of EBP, rigorously integrates research information
Clinical significance
the practical importance of research results in the terms of whether they have genuine,
palpable effects on the daily lives of patients or on the health care decision made on
their behalf .
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