Research in Nursing Flashcards
Nursing students and nurses in clinical settings use their senses to…
to make observations and gather information, in order to gain a better understanding of their patients, their clinical situation, their environment and themselves.
Nursing knowledge is the foundation for…
practice, research, and education.
What are the ways of knowing in nursing? Briefly describe each of them
Empirical : data from science
Personal : self-awareness
Aesthetic “art of nursing” : understanding of the person and therapeutic relationship
Ethical : professional and ethical standards, right and wrong, responsibility for our actions
Emancipatory : aware of social justice problems, taking action
As a professional discipline we have an obligation to… which will…
generate knowledge
define and guide our practice.
Nursing identifies itself as a professional discipline with…
a scientific body of knowledge unique to its profession.
What is the the link between conducting a research and disseminating knowledge?
Conducting a research generates knowledge through studies, whereas disseminating is the act of publishing this knowledge, in order to improve practice and care.
True or false. Research from other disciplines can contribute to nursing research.
True
What are the common types of research?
Qualitative (narrative materials), quantitative (measurement and quantification), and mixed
Implementing evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) improves…
Patient care and patient outcomes
What does it mean to critically appraise a study?
To determine if studies are relevant, valid, reliable, and applicable to the clinical question.
What is knowledge translation?
A dynamic and iterative process that includes synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically-sound application of knowledge to improve the health of Canadians, provide more effective health services and products and strengthen the health care system.
At ISoN, knowledge transition projects may involve…
the adoption of new nursing practices or care processes (guidelines), the evaluation and improvement of existing nursing care practices or service delivery.
Define implementation science.
The scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other EBPs into routine practice to improve health services and care.
True or false. Implementation science addresses the problem of non-adoption of evidence-based clinical innovations in practice.
True
True or false. It is not necessary to identify factors that affect the uptake of clinical innovations into routine use.
False
