EBP Terms - Concepts

Abstract

a brief summary of the paper which includes the purpose of the study, the basic study design, the findings and researcher’s conclusions.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

statements of evidence-based recommendations to be used as guidelines in the medical management of disease processes and in the area of preventative care.

Critical Appraisal

the process of reviewing a research study to determine validity, reliability, and applicability to the investigators search for evidence.

Critical Pathways

clinical tools used within a health care organization that helps nurses manage the delivery of client care for a specific circumstance, category, or disorder.

Digital Repository

a mechanism for storing and maintaining electronic content, similar to how a library or museum stores physical content.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

a problem solving approach to client care that uses the most accurate scientific evidence partnered with clinical expertise and client values.

Hierarchy of Evidence

a rating system for research findings based upon the quality of the research design, the validity of the results and the applicability of the information.

Meta-Analysis

the utilization of statistics to combine research samples, methods, and findings from many studies regarding the same phenomenon.

Mixed Methods Research

combines qualitative studies that explore experiences and quantitative designs, which enumerate findings that are generalizable due to their larger sample sizes and multiple variables.

Nursing Process

a framework that guides nurses in delivering client-focused care that takes the entire person into consideration.

Nursing Research

the process of creating evidence focused on advancing solutions to health care problems

Peer-Reviewed Journals

publication which contains articles that have been reviewed by other professionals with similar licensure, education and expertise to ensure quality and promote client safety.

PICOT

an acronym that stands for population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and time.

Qualitative Research

research which seeks to explain value-laden experiences through narratives collected from participants.

Quantitative Research

research that uses numerical data to evaluate the outcome of interventions.

Scholarly Database

an ordered, searchable assortment of articles and research studies that have been published in professional or peer-reviewed journals.

Spirit of Inquiry

a desire to understand the knowledge and skills required to provide the best possible care for clients and families.

Standards of Care

evidence-based interventions that are typically implemented when caring for a client with a specific disorder.

Systematic Review

a review and evaluation of findings from multiple studies regarding the same phenomenon.

Table of Evidence

a tool used to organize and display evidence findings from multiple articles regarding an interest.

Theory-Practice Gap

the gap between the obtainment of theoretical knowledge from research into its practical application in nursing.

Translational Research

the science of determining the most effective methods to implement EBP across populations and settings.