NUR 201 EXAM 2 NURSING RESEARCH & EBP

Nursing Research

A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly or indirectly influences nursing practice.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

The process of using evidence from credible scientific research to guide interventions and clinical judgment.

PICOT

A framework for formulating clinical questions: P = Population, I = Intervention, C = Comparison, O = Outcome, T = Time.

Hierarchy of Evidence

A system that ranks the strength of research evidence based on the study design and methodology.

Critical Appraisal

The systematic evaluation of research studies to assess their validity, reliability, and applicability to practice.

Teaching tools

Resources and materials used to educate others about evidence-based practices and interventions.

Clinical practice guidelines

Systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.

Policies and procedures

Formal guidelines that govern the actions and decisions within a healthcare organization.

New assessment or documentation tools

Innovative methods or instruments used to evaluate patient conditions or record clinical information.

Evaluate Effectiveness of the Change

The process of measuring the outcomes of implemented changes to determine their impact on practice.

Data collection

The systematic gathering of information for analysis and decision-making in research.

Note unexpected results

The practice of documenting outcomes that differ from anticipated findings during research or practice evaluation.

Spirit of Inquiry

An attitude that encourages questioning current clinical practices and seeking evidence to support changes.

Formulate the Question

The initial step in the EBP process where a clinical question is developed based on patient needs and circumstances.

Collect the best evidence

The process of gathering high-quality research findings relevant to the clinical question.

Evaluate the evidence

The assessment of the gathered evidence to determine its relevance and quality in relation to the clinical question.

Implement the recommendations

The application of evidence-based findings into practice to improve patient care and outcomes.

Discuss the importance of evidence-based nursing practice

The ability to articulate how EBP enhances patient care and outcomes in healthcare settings.

Explain the 3 components of EBP in nursing

The understanding of the integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values in nursing practice.

Discuss the steps of the EBP process

The ability to outline the sequential actions taken to implement evidence-based practice in nursing.

Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research

The ability to differentiate between research that focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis versus research that explores subjective experiences and meanings.

Define and apply the concepts of reliability, validity, and applicability

The understanding and practical application of these key research concepts to evaluate the quality of evidence.

Disseminate

Share with those most closely involved; consider sharing results with wider community; presentations at conferences or meetings.

Barriers to EBP

Time; research not valued in practice; lack of knowledge about EBP and research; lack of skills to find evidence; lack of resources to access evidence; lack of resources to apply EBP; lack of ability to read research; communication gap between researchers and clinicians; resistance to change; organization does not embrace EBP.

Nursing Research Process - Assessment

The problem is identified, the literature is reviewed, and the variables are identified.

Nursing Research Process - Planning

The research question or hypothesis is formulated, and decisions are made on how the variables will be measured and how the sample will be chosen.

Nursing Research Process - Intervention

The data collection occurs.

Nursing Research Process - Evaluation

The data is analyzed and interpreted and the findings are communicated.

Quantitative Research

Experimental and non-experimental research that describes, explains, or predicts phenomena.

Examples of Quantitative Research

Case control studies; correlational studies; surveys; evaluational studies.

Qualitative Research

Research that focuses on understanding human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior.

Qualitative

A single reality does not exist, is different for each person and can change with time (Interpretive)

Quantitative

Views world as objective (Positivist)

Contents of a Research Report

Abstract: Very brief overview

The Institutional Review Board (IRB)

An administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution with which it is affiliated.

Informed consent

Subjects in research studies must be notified of all potential risks and informed consent must be signed by the subject.