Chapter 10

Question 1

involves critical analysis and evaluation of research finding and then determining how these findings fit into clinical practice

Answer 1

research utilization

Question 2

focuses on systems, processes, satisfaction and cost outcomes, usually within a specific organization.

Answer 2

quality improvement

Question 3

is a framework for clinical practice that incorporate the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of the current best evidence.

Answer 3

evidence based practice

Question 4

P
I
C
O
T

Answer 4

P= patient, population or problem: how would I describe a group of patients similar to mine? what group do I want info on?
I= intervention or exposure or topic of interest: which main intervention am I considering. what event do I want to study the effect of?
C=comparison or alternate intervention:what is the main alternative to compare with the intervention?
O= outcome: what can I hope to accomplish, measure, improve or affect? what is the effect of the intervention?
T= time or time frame: how much time is required to demonstrate an outcome? how long are participants observed?

Question 5

are developed to guide clinical practice and represent an effort to put a large body of evidence not a manageable form. Based on systematic review and give specific recommendations for clinicians.

Answer 5

clinical practiced guidelines