EBP#2 Chpt 11: Specific Types of Quantitative Research

Flashcards covering the vocabulary terms and research classifications from Chapter 11: Specific Types of Quantitative Research.

Phase II clinical trials

Involve seeking opportunities for refinements and preliminary evidence of efficacy.

Phase I clinical trials

Focus on features of the intervention that are finalized.

Evaluation Research

Research into the effectiveness of a program, policy, or procedure intended to assist decision-makers.

Outcome analysis

Describes the status of some condition after the introduction of a program.

Impact analysis

Tests whether a program causes net impacts.

Process analysis

Describes the process by which a program gets implemented and functions in practice.

Cost analysis

Assesses whether the monetary costs of a program are outweighed by benefits.

QALY

Quality-adjusted life year.

ROI

Return on investment.

Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER)

Involves direct comparison of two or more health interventions.

PCORI

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

NWI-R

Nursing Work Index-Revised, used to evaluate the structure of care.

NANDA-International (NANDA-I)

Nursing Diagnoses Taxonomy used in nursing processes and actions.

NIC

Nursing Intervention Classification.

APACHE (I, II, III, or IV)

Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation used for patient risk adjustment.

NDNQI

National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, used for nursing-sensitive outcomes.

NOC

Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes Classification.

NQF

National Quality Forum.

Survey Research

Involves asking people to answer questions about their characteristics, behaviors, and intentions.

CAPI

Computer-assisted personal interviewing.

CATI

Computer-assisted telephone interviewing.

Audio-CASI (ACASI)

Computer-assisted self-interview.

Translational research

Systematic efforts to convert basic research knowledge into practical applications to enhance human well-being.

Implementation research

Solves problems in the implementation of healthcare improvements, such as new programs, policies, or practices.

Secondary analysis

A type of research where researchers analyze previously collected data.

Needs assessment

Research aimed at identifying the needs of a group or community.

Delphi surveys

A method of problem-solving in which several rounds of questionnaires are sent to a panel of experts.

Replication studies

Studies that are identical to another study to see if findings can be duplicated in another setting.

Methodologic studies

Studies aimed at gathering evidence about strategies of conducting high-quality, rigorous research.