4- Finding evidence Flashcards
1
Q
What is evidence-based practice?
A
- Asking questions
- Systematically finding research evidence
- Assessing the validity, applicability and importance of that evidence
- States the source of evidence underpinning recommendations
- Integrated knowledge of other disciplines
2
Q
What is the process of evidence-based practice? (6)
A
1) Assess the situation
2) Ask the question
3) Access the literature
4) Appraise evidence
5) Apply evaluated evidence into practice
6) Reflect, re-evaluate and improve
3
Q
Name 1 article database:
A
Pubmed
4
Q
Name 1 clinical tool:
A
PEN (Practice-based evidence in nutrition)
5
Q
Name 1 Governmental organization website:
A
Health Canada
6
Q
__________ restricts a search - all words/concepts appear in the results
A
AND
7
Q
______ expands a search - results contain either one or both words/concepts
A
OR
8
Q
_______ restricts a search - excludes results with the words/records
A
NOT
9
Q
When choosing an article to use, what are the questions you can ask yourself?
A
- What is the impact factor of the journal?
- What was the population and sample size?
- What was the study design?
- What were the main findings?
