Ethics & EBP Flashcards
Veracity
An ethical obligation to be honest and truthful
Justice
An ethical obligation to provide equal and fair treatment to all
Autonomy
An ethical obligation to respect the wishes of the client
Nonmaleficence
An ethical obligation to do no harm to each other
Beneficence
The moral and ethical obligation to do good for each other
Fidelity
An ethical obligation to be fair and respectful
Response to Intervention (RTI) framework: Tier 3 services
A tier in the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework in which:
- intense 1:1 interventions are provided at the individual level
- may include further evaluation to determine need for additional services
Response to Intervention (RTI) framework: Tier 1 services
A tier in the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework in which:
- interventions are focused at the systemic level for all students in general education
- includes universal screenings and interventions
Response to Intervention (RTI)
An evidence-based model used to identify and reduce the impact of academic or behavioral concerns on students’ learning needs within the general education system
It contains the following key features:
- based on a multi-tiered framework
- outlines the delivery of client-centered education and interventions for all students
- response to interventions is analyzed and used to determine if more intensive services are required
Response to Intervention (RTI) framework: Tier 2 services
A tier in the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework that focuses interventions on students who are underperforming academically or who have behavioral concerns
Case study research design
Research study design that includes a qualitative analysis of group or individual by collecting data without manipulation of an independent variable, commonly used to analyze the effects of new interventions, may include:
- observation
- interview
- record
Observational research study design
Research study design used to analyze behaviors or outcomes of subjects, conducted:
- without influence from the researcher
- in natural or controlled environment
Quasi-experimental research design
Non-randomized research study design used to determine whether an intervention or program has a causal impact on participants
Systematic review
Method for analyzing research studies in the literature with a focus on:
- a specific topic or question
- collecting data based on specific search criteria
- coding and evaluation of data
- interpretation of results
- summarizing findings
Hierarchy of evidence: Level V
Level of evidence that:
- does not have a research component
- offers information about a particular topic
- includes qualitative research and expert opinions
Hierarchy of evidence: Level IV
Level of evidence that includes:
- studies conducted with a nonexperimental design
- single-subject case studies
- cohort studies
Hierarchy of evidence: Level III
Level of evidence where validity of results are threatened
Includes:
- results from a non-randomized research study that has a control group and an intervention group but research subjects have not been randomized to each group
Hierarchy of evidence: Level II
Level of evidence that includes:
- results from a single randomized controlled trial (RCT) that have an effective research design and appropriate sample size
Hierarchy of evidence: Level I
The strongest level of evidence that includes:
- meta-analysis of multiple randomized controlled trials (RCT)
- systematic reviews with homogeneity of evidence
Meta analysis
Method for combining and contrasting quantitative results from various studies without statistical synthesis of the results, used to find patterns and relationships
Qualitative research
Formalized method of inquiry for gaining an in-depth understanding of attitudes, concerns, and behaviors, may include:
- interviews
- observations
- focus groups
Quantitative research
Systematic method of inquiry that attempts to answer a hypothesis using statistical analyses, may include:
- experimental studies
- customer surveys
- goal audits
Directional hypothesis
Research question in which the researcher is able to predict if outcomes related to variable manipulation will be positive or negative (i.e., single-tailed)
Continuous quality improvement
Structured managerial method used to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of processes and procedures to foster an ongoing commitment to:
- problem resolution
- customer satisfaction
- organizational learning
- data driven decisions
- training for all levels of the organization
- data driven decisions and measurable outcomes
Nondirectional hypothesis
Research question in which the researcher cannot predict if outcomes related to variable manipulation will be positive or negative (i.e., two-tailed)
Null hypothesis
Research statement in which the researcher predicts outcomes related to manipulation of variables
PICO method
Acronym that describes the method used to formulate a clinical or research question
P - patient/population
I - intervention/indicator
C - comparison/control
O - outcome
Scaled Score
Test scoring procedure involving a mathematical conversion of the number of items that a test-taker correctly answers on a test transformed so that there is a consistent scale used across all forms of a test
Similar to converting from pounds to kilograms or centigrade to Fahrenheit (e.g., the weight or temperature has not changed, only the format used to report the units)
Primary literature
Category of scientific literature that includes original research studies or sources of information
Secondary literature
Category of scientific literature that summarizes, references, or analyzes original sources of information