Exam 1 - Nadalee's 2nd Quizlet Flashcards
how do you define research
systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge/understanding of the subject studied
what is biomedical research
research in biological and medical sciences
what is basic research and what does it include
a systematic study directed toward fuller knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and observable facts without specific applications towards processes or products in mind
includes biology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics
what is applied research and what does it include
systematic study to gain knowledge necessary to determine the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met
includes pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics
what is clinical research
directly involves humans as study subjects
what is patient oriented research
deals with the effects of drug therapies and other interventions, and use of technologies and devices in humans
what is epidemiological and behavioral research
studies the distribution of and factors associated with diseases, health behavior, and health in general
how do you define empiricism
collection of information based on human experience
what is translational research
applying discoveries to clinical research
enhancing and expediting the adoption of best practices
rapidly adopt evidence based patient care practices
what is comparative effectiveness research
evaluate alternative treatments/therapies to optimize patient outcomes
goal is to provide info to decision makers
what is patient centered outcomes research
incorporate patient input in the research process and provide relevant info to providers and patients
how do you define ethics
moral societal standards for responsible research conduct
how do you define objectivity
no subjectivity or bias in any aspect of research
how do you define theory
understanding or explanation of a natural phenomenon
hypothesis
statement that specifies an expected relationship between intervention and outcome, or 2+ variables
