Finding & Appraising Literatue

Question 1

Steps to Evidence Informed Practice

Answer 1

ACCIE

Ask the clinical question
Collect the best evidence
Critique the evidence
Integrate the evidence
Evaluate the practice change or decision

Question 2

What is a Systematic Review?

Answer 2

A special Literature review that uses rigorous methods to identify, critically appraise, and sus the size primary studies. Considered a research study

Question 3

Purpose of Literature Review

Answer 3

• provide foundation for the study
• summary of what’s currently known
• strengths and weakness of other studies
• gaps in knowledge
• purpose
• research questions & hypothesis

Question 4

Researchers Purpose

Answer 4

• to learn what is known/unknown
• to create a research question and hypothesis
• to determine gaps, best study, if existing studies need to be repeated or refine, if sufficient evidence already exists

Question 5

Why use Best Practice Guidelines

Answer 5

• reduce variation in care
• transfers research evidence to practice
• promotes nursing knowledge base
• assist with clinical decision making
• identifies gaps in research
• stops interventions that have little effect or cause harm

Question 6

How are BPGs created?

Answer 6

• panel of experts are called to work on topic
• extensive research of lit. completed
• results reviewed by panel members
• article is critically appraised
• recommendations are formed
• guidelines created