10 EBP Flashcards
Evidence
Testimony of facts tending to prove or disprove a conclusion
Replicability
Findings are verified when repeated in other studies
Reliability
Findings are consistent
Validity
Accuracy of application and findings
Primary literature
Quantitative. Qualitative, mixed-design research
Secondary literature
Evidence summaries
Systemis reviews and meta-analysis
Practice guidelines
Quantitative study
Testing a hypothesis through objective observation
Minimize bias
Randomize, controlled, and double blinded studies
Qual
Answer questions
Focuses on a persons experience
Basic research
Research conducted o generate theories which help provide explanation for phenomena
Applied research
Testing the application of theories in diffferent situation with different populations
Clinical research
Research used when testing theories about the effectiveness of interventions
Phenomena
Is an aspect of realit that can be observed or experienced
Variable
Concept that has different values that can be measured, manipulated, or controlled in a study
Deductive reasoning
Takes a large amount of data and formulated a specific conclusion
Inductive reasoning
Takes a specific concept and tries to generalize
Descriptive research
Identifies data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon
Correlational research
Explores a relationship between two variable
Experimental
Explores the causal relationships between two variables
Quasi-experimental research
Examines a causal relationship between variables
Grounded theory
Consists of deriving a theory from the data collected in the research
Ethnography
Focuses on the sociology of meaning through close field observation of a sociocultural phenomenon
Historical research
Studies historic documents to determine an accurate picture of a historical event or time period
Positivism quant
Assumes the approach is deductive gain knowledge through experiments and research
Constructivism qual
Assumes approach is inductive
IRB
Is a review committee established to help protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects.
Beneficence principle
Minimize harm and maximize benefits
Justice principle
Treat people fairly and design research to select subjects equally
Autonomy principle
The ability to understand and volunteer to participate
Dissemination of outcomes
Is communication and distribution of the information
Process of conducting EBP
Assessment Locate the best evidence Analyze Design Implement and change Integrate and maintain
Cochrane and Joanna Briggs
Use when trying to find the Best treatment or course of action for the patient
Systematic reviews
Background resources
Up to date
Statref
MD consult
EBP research example
Assess Develop question Search for evidence and eval Develop the plan Implement Reevaluate
Magnet hospital Status
Nurses use EBP and RBP
Mix of personnel
Involved in data collection and decision making in the process of delivering patient care
Recognized by the ANA
