Evidence Based Practice

Question 1

What is nursing research

Answer 1

The systematic way of answering a question

Question 2

Types of research
Basic
Applied
Clinical

Answer 2

Basic research: generating a theory, you want to look at better
Applied research: tests the theory in different situations with different populations
Clinical research: tests the theory about the effectiveness of interventions

Question 3

What does evidence based practice consist of

Answer 3

The best research evidence, clinical expertise, the patient’s needs and values

Question 4

Why is evidenced based practice not research evidence

Answer 4

Because it is not about conducting research it is about using the research

Question 5

BSN level in research

Answer 5

Reading studies, assist with research problem identification and data collection

Question 6

MSN level in research

Answer 6

Critically appraise studies to develop/revise protocols

Question 7

DNP level in research

Answer 7

Participate in the development of evidence based guidelines. Develop, implement and revise protocols

Question 8

PhD level in research

Answer 8

SETS IT UP
conduct independent research and obtains funding for it

Question 9

post doctorate level in research

Answer 9

Assume a full researcher role with a funded program

Question 10

Why do we research

Answer 10

20% of what healthcare providers do is based on evidence, 80% is not
It takes 15 - 20 years for research evidence to go into practice
Leads to highest quality outcomes
Increases reimbursements and increases insurance denial

Question 11

Two types of research

Answer 11

Two types, quantitative: uses data and qualitative: uses a story

Question 12

What are the types of research studies

Answer 12

Meta-analysis: working our research and doing analysis to do one final conclusion
Case study: presents a case and research is done based on the information from the patient
Cohort study
Case control study
Randomized controlled trial

Question 13

3 ethical principles research must adhere to

Answer 13

Respect for the person: acknowledging and protecting their autonomy
Beneficence: Protecting from harm or injury
Justice: Fair treatment

Question 14

Step 1 in developing evidence based practice

Answer 14

Develop a clinical question, PICOT
Population or problem of interest
Intervention
Comparison
Outcomes, desired effects
Time frame

Question 15

Step 2 in developing evidence based practice

Answer 15

Retrieve the evidence
From nursing database and resource links
can be primary or secondary

Question 16

Primary resource

Answer 16

Original published article

Question 17

Secondary resource

Answer 17

One author writing about another authors work

Question 18

Step three in developing evidence based practice

Answer 18

Retrieve the evidence
Through nursing journals, electronic databases, agency for healthcare research and quality

Question 19

What are some strategies to implement

Answer 19

assess any obstacles, raise questions about current medical practices, acquire more information to correct those misperceptions , focus on the evidence
Use the Internet, avoid Wikipedia, build awareness of how and why things are done a certain way, identify others were interested in searching as well, volunteer to participate, participate in research projects

Question 20

What are some barriers to evidence based practice

Answer 20

Patience may not want to participate
The lack of access to technology
The limited knowledge of skills for finding or evaluating evidence
The lack of experience and confidence
The lack of support from supervisors

Question 21

What resources might assist in finding practice guidelines in more information on the best practices

Answer 21

Library search: guideline dog off, emergency nurses Association, CINAHL, Johanna Briggs Institute, Cochrane Library