Research

Question 1

What is the research process?

Answer 1

A systematic and principled way of obtaining evidence for solving health care problems and investigating health issues

Question 2

What is involved in the evidence based practice model?

Answer 2

Research
Patient choice
Clinical expertise

Question 3

What is the hierarchy of evidence?

Answer 3

Systematic reviews
Randomised clinical trials
Cohort studies
Case-control studies
Case series
Case studies
Narrative reviews, expert opinion, textbooks

Question 4

What is quantitative research?

Answer 4

Data collected can be counted and measured, allowing deductions to be made and conclusions to be drawn

Question 5

What is qualitative research?

Answer 5

Data is collected based on a persons experiences, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Allows for a greater depth of understanding

Question 6

What is the difference between a service evaluation, audit and research?

Answer 6

Service evaluation - explores the effect of care on patient experiences and outcomes
Audit - looks at the processes involved and whether these are being followed
Research - finding the answers to questions about what we should do to help