Midterm 318 Flashcards
The collection, evaluation and integration of valid research evidence is
Evidence based practice
The use of systematic data to monitor outcomes for care processes is
Quality improvement
A summation and assessment of a group of research studies that test a similar research question
Systematic review
What are the 7 levels of evidence
- Meta analysis of randomized controlled trials or systematic review
- Randomized controlled trials
- Quasiexperimental studies
- Nonexperimental studies
- Metasynthesis
- Qualitative studies
- Opinion of experts and authorities, expert committee reports or organizations, not based on research.
Steps for EVP
Ask
Gather
Assess appraise
Act
Evaluate
Steps for QI
Assess
Analyze
Develop
Test and implement
What is contained within an articles abstract
Study purpose
Research questions
Hypotheses
Methods/design
Data analysis/ results
Recommendations/ implications
Introduction
What is a statement about the relationship between variables
Hypothesis
What are components of pico
Population
Intervention
Comparison
Outcome
What kind of hypothesis indicates the existence of a relationship between two or more variables, but does not provide additional details regarding the expected relationship
Non-directional
What kind of hypothesis is used in post hoc testing to further evaluate research results through testing of additional relationships uncovered during the research process ?
Exploratory hypothesis
What is the independent variable
The factor manipulated in a research study
What is the dependent variable
The factor observed and assumed to vary in response to changes to the independent variable
What variable is the cause and what variable is the effect.
Independent =cause
Dependent =effect
What are the 4 factors that influence the development of research ideas in nursing ?
Clinical experience
Critical appraisal or scientific literature
Gaps in literature
Interest in untested theory
Which type hypotheses specifies the existence of a relationship but does not specify the anticipated direction?
Non directional
What is the major goal of a literature review?
To develop a strong knowledge base to conduct a research study or implement an EBP/QI project and carry out research.
What is a set of interrelated concepts that provide a systematic view of a phenomenon
Theory
Does a hypothesis or a clinical question
Clearly identify the relationship between variables and imply the possibility of empirical testing?
Hypothesis
T/F
A clinical question aims to find the best available evidence in the literature search
T
T/F
A clinical question is written in pico format?
T
T/F
A clinical question may be used to inform evidence based care or quality improvement?
T
What key term specifies how the concepts will be measured in a research study?
Operational definition
What is a set of interrelated concepts that represents an image of a phenomena
Theoretical /conceptual framework
What are two of the primary uses of theory in nursing research using an inductive and deductive approach, respectively
Theory-generating and theory-testing
What is the primary responsibility of the IRB
Protecting the rights of human participants
What are the 5 human rights included in ANA
Self determination
Privacy and dignity
Anonymity’s and confidentiality
Fair treatment
Protection from discomfort and harm
What is compared to the blueprint of a house when discussing theoretical framework
Theory
In regards to theoretical framework what key term is compared to the “blueprint, floor plan, plumbing”
Concepts
