Jan 7 lecture

Question 1

research

Answer 1

-an undertaking intended to extend knowledge through a disciplined inquiry or systemic investigation

Question 2

T/F research drives improvements in care and systems

Answer 2

T

Question 3

T/F accepted practice is always effective

Answer 3

F

-accepted practice may be ineffective or harmful

Question 4

evidence based practice

Answer 4

• the conscious explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients
• sometimes ideas can be transferred from other areas
• it takes humility to accept changes in practice

Question 5

EMS research benefits

Answer 5

• essential for future of EMS
• may dis/prove benefits of care
• change standards
• may affect funding
• enhances recognition and respect for EMS