Evidence-based Practice

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A summery or discussion of paper

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abstract

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flaws in the design of the study that could lead to invalid conclusions.

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bias

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An approach used when either the participants or researchers are unaware of the full details of the study.

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Blinding

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a process by which quantitative data is combined to produce a weighted average of all the results.

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meta-analysis

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Qualitative research approach that involves exploration of the topic about which little is known and the results in the generation of theory.

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Grounded theory

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to apply the findings of one study to the wider population.

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generalize

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a study designed contest whether a treatment or intervention is effective.

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experimental research

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Practice which is based on the best available evidence, moderated by the patients preferences and clinical/professional judgement.

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Evidence-based practice.

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Qualitative research approach which involves the study of culture/way of life of participants.

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Ethnography

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This term is often used in. qualitative research to describe the extent to which the researcher can account for the methods and results found in the study.

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Dependability

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A process by which the quality of evidence is assessed, evaluated or questioned.

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Critical Appraisial.

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in qualitative research, this refers to the extent to which the results can be confirmed.

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Confirmability

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A study in which two or more groups or cohorts are followed up to examine whether exposures measured at the beginning led to outcomes, such as disease.

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Cohort Study

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A study undertaken in a clinical area to compare the effect of an intervention. / Randomised Controlled Trail RCT.

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Clinical Trial

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A study in which people with a specific condition are compared to people without this condition (controls) to compare the frequency of the occurrence of the exposure that might have caused the disease.

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case control study

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PICO(T)?

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Population & problem
Intervention
Comparison
Outcomes of interest
Timeframe

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SPIDER?

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Sample
Phenomenon of Interest 
Design
Evaluation
Research Type