Introduction to Research

Research

systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of a subject

Human subjects

living individual about whom an investigator is conducting research

quality improvement

systemic improvement in the ways in which are is delivered to patients

EBP (evidence based practice)

process of combining the best available research evidence with your knowledge and skill to make collaborative, patient, or population centered decisions within a given healthcare context

IPE (interprofessional education)

occurs when two or more professions learn about from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes

purpose of research

discover new knowledge, understand the nature of a problem, examine efficacy of an intervention

purpose of EBP

improve health outcomes, translating research into practice, examine effectiveness of an intervention

how are research and EBP related

research is one part of EBP, clinician experience and expertise, patients and familys goals, clinical context

why is EBP important in health professions

good healthcare outcomes: safe, timely, efficient, effective, patient centered. Good economic outcome: healthcare affordability for patients and families, federal and state spending, institutional sustainability  

steps in EBP

conduct research, ask the right questions, find relevant literature, understand the evidence, appraise the evidence, communicate findings, develop plan of action 

Know IPEC competencies

Know effective teamwork behaviors