EBP Synthesis Flashcards
True or False: Statistical significant = clinical significance
False
Characteristics of Landmark Studies
- make a difference in people’s lives
- are generalizable
- lead to theory generation
- have implications for multiple disciplines
- generate other studies
What does clinical importance mean?
It is the practical relevance of the findings
What does clinical importance take into account?
- How much change will this cause?
- What are the associated risks?
- Is this change effective and efficient?
Research Critique
examination of a studies merits, limitations, meaning, and significant
Critique Skills
- critical thinking
- logical reasoning
- knowledge of research methodology
- attention to detail
- recognition of strengths and weaknesses
Knowledge Utilization
the process of disseminating and using research-generated information to make an impact or change in the existing practices in society
Time Lag
the period of time between generating and using knowledge by society
Factors Affecting Time Lag
- historical events
- attitudes toward research
- attitudes toward researchers
- nursing school curriculum
- nurses not reading research
- not considered important
- positive impact not observed in patient
Administration Barriers to Utilization
- research not valued
- limited change in agency or change not based on research
- limited resources to make change
Clinician Barriers to Utilization
- do not read research reports
- lack education about research process
- do not believe research findings
- do not know how to implement findings
This type of adopter actively seeks information on new ideas
innovator
This type of adopter has a high level of mass media exposure
innovator
This type of adopter has interpersonal networks that widely extend beyond local social systems
innovator
This type of adopter receives early information about innovations
innovator
This type of adopter functions outside the existing social structures
innovator
This type of adopter tends to have cosmopolitan relationships
innovator
This type of adopter functions as a change agent
innovator