WEEK 1

Research

A systematic, rigorous, logical investigation aimed at answering questions about nursing phenomena.

Phenomena

Occurrences, circumstances, or facts perceptible by the senses.

Significance of research in nursing practice

Expands the discipline’s unique body of scientific knowledge and forms the foundation for evidence-informed nursing practice.

Evidence-based practice

A problem-solving approach to clinical practice that integrates high-quality research, clinical expertise, and patient/family values.

Evidence-informed practice

A broad term focusing on an inclusive and interactive process, encompassing research utilization, case reports, and expert opinions.

Research utilization

A subset of evidence-informed practice that applies research findings to improve patient care.

Community-based care

Care that is focused on the specific health needs of a community.

Health promotion

Strategies aimed at improving health and preventing disease.

Risk reduction

Measures taken to minimize the probability of a negative health outcome.

Disparities in healthcare

Differences in access to or quality of healthcare across different populations.

CNA

Canadian Nurses Association, which advocates for the nursing profession and its role in evidence-informed practice.

Critical appraisal of evidence

The process of systematically evaluating research to determine its validity and relevance.

Competencies in nursing

Skills and knowledge required to provide evidence-informed care.

Theoretical knowledge

Knowledge related to developing or testing theories or ideas.

Empirical knowledge

Knowledge gained from observations and experiences.

Ontology

The study of being or existence.

Epistemology

The investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.

Paradigm

A typical example of a pattern of something; frameworks including assumptions about reality.

Post positivism

The belief that observations are subject to error and human bias.

Quantitative research method

Research method primarily focused on quantifying data and generalizing results across groups.

Nurses' role in research

Includes being a consumer, generator of clinical questions, participant, and protector of research participants.

Evidence-informed decision-making

The process of making decisions based on the best available evidence combined with clinical expertise and patient preferences.

Cultural considerations in practice

Recognizes and includes cultural and religious norms in clinical decision making.

Indigenous knowledge

Understanding and insights from indigenous peoples that are integrated into practice.

Community needs assessment

Evaluate the health needs of specific populations within a community.

Philosophical foundations of research

The underlying principles that inform and guide the inquiry process.

Nature of knowledge in nursing

The curiosity and inquiry that nurses engage in regarding phenomena observed in clinical practice.

Clinical expertise in nursing

The clinical skills and judgments honed through experience in patient care.

Research question generation

The process by which nurses formulate questions to guide investigations.

Systematic review

A structured literature review that collects and critically analyzes multiple research studies or papers.

Peer-reviewed journals

Academic publications that require articles to be evaluated by experts in the field before publication.

Nursing outcomes

The end results of interventions performed by nurses, which can be measured and analyzed.

Job satisfaction in nursing

The fulfillment and contentment nurses feel towards their jobs.

Evidence-informed literature

Research articles and reports that guide nursing practice based on solid evidence.

Clinical practice guidelines

Recommendations for patient care based on evidence from systematic reviews and clinical studies.

Knowledge development process in nursing

The ongoing process through which nurses enhance their understanding and practice based on research.

Innovation in healthcare delivery

The introduction of new ideas or methods to improve healthcare services.

Risk management in nursing

Strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in patient care settings.

Patient-centered care

An approach that considers patients' preferences, needs, and values in clinical decision-making.