Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What does PICO(T) stand for?
A
Patient / population Intervention Control / comparison Outcome Time
2
Q
What are the six steps of the evidence-based practice process?
A
1 - identify a gap in knowledge 2 - Ask (an answerable question) 3 - Search 4 - Appraise 5 - Implement / Integrate 6 - Evaluate
3
Q
Factors within evidence-based practice
A
- Scientific evidence / research
- clinical expertise and experience
- patient preferences and values
- available resources
4
Q
Examples of objective sources
A
- policies and procedures
- standards of practice
- formal education
- professional journals
- best practice guidelines
- systematic reviews
5
Q
Research definition
A
the formal, rigorous and precise process of inquiry that is planned and systematic
6
Q
Examples of grey literature
A
- technical reports
- government reports
- policy statements
- business documents
- conference proceedings
- theses and dissertations
7
Q
What is a meta-analysis?
A
- incorporates a systematic review of the literature
- uses a statistical process to synthesise relevant findings to draw a conclusion
- is used when reviewing studies testing interventions
- gives a useful summary that weights study findings based upon the strength of the methodology
8
Q
Inductive reasoning links to what type of research?
A
Qualitative
9
Q
Deductive reasoning links to what type of research ?
A
Quantitative
