Evidence-Based-Practice Flashcards
What is Evidence-Based Practice?
A problem-solving approach to clinical practice
What does Evidence-Based Practice combines what to be used effectively?
The use of the best evidence and the clinician’s expertise
The best scientific research comes from what?
Peer-reviewed journals
How are researchers typically able to conclude whether or not a new approach or treatment was successful or not?
A Research Study
What is Quantitive Research?
Measurable and quantifiable research.
Focuses on numerical data, statistical data, and controls to eliminate bias in findings
What is Qualitative Research?
Research that’s hard to quantify or categorize.
Describes info obtained in non-numeric form.
What does the P stand for in a PICOT question?
Patient Population of Interest
What does the I stand for in a PICOT question?
Intervention / Area of Interest
What does the C stand for in a PICOT question?
Comparison Intervention or Area of Interest
What does the O stand for in a PICOT question?
Outcome
What does the T stand for in a PICOT question?
Time
What format should be used when asking a clinical question?
PICOT Format
