Exam Prep Flashcards
Define EBP or Evidence Based Health Care Practice (3)
Using the best available evidence
Your clinical expertise
Your patients preference in the context of your resources.
What is the purpose of an abstract?
An abstract summarises the report, background, the aim, findings, and conclusion of the journal.
What are the (3) types of features for Qualitative methods?
Focus is on experience/feelings (subjective)
Involves the researcher developing trust and realationship
Sample sizes-smaller
What are the (3) types of features of Quantitative methods?
Focus is on numbers and statistical data (objective)
No relationships are required between the researcher and participants
Larger Quantity
State the acronym evaluation tool used for assess websites?
CRAAP: Currency Relevance Authority Accuracy Pupose
What are the (5) question you might ask when using the CRAAP tool?
Is the cite up to date Is the content reliable Who is the author - credentials Who hosts/owns the site/funding Who is the intended audience
Define PICOT
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Time
What are the (5) major components of a research reports, not including the title and reference?
Abstract Introduction Methodology Results Discussion
Why is EBP important to health professional?
To ensure safety of the patients
Enables nurses to uphold professionalism/accountability
Imbedded in our clinical practice standards
enables nurses to provide the best available care possible based on research
Define average of scores:
Mean
Define Middle Score:
Median
Define Most Common Score:
Mode
What is the distance between the highest and lowest scores?
Range but does not take into account all scores e.g. variation called (Variance)
Define Extreme Score:
Outliner
What is the purpose of a Bell Curve?
The bell curve shows normal distribution
