Week 130 - Evidence based clinical effectiveness Flashcards
1
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What is research?
A
Designed to gain new knowledge by testing an hypothesis
Involves research ethics application - to ensure the research is ethical
2
Q
What is audit?
A
Designed to produce information to inform the delivery of best care
Measures the care against a standard
Involves analysing existing data
Does not need ethical approval
3
Q
What is service evaluation?
A
Designed to judge current care to see what the standard is
Measures without reference to a standard
Aims to answer “what standard does the care achieve?”
Does not need ethical approval
