NUR 164 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Qualitative
conducted to gain insight by discovering meanings
-based on belief that reality is based on perceptions that differ
for each person + change over time
**How can you differentiate between poor/solid research-
critiquing the study/authors credibility
.
Steps of Quantitative Research
State the research problem
Define the purpose of the study
Review related lit.
Formulate hypotheses and variables
Select research design
Select population and sample
Collect data
Analyze data
Communicate findings and conclusions
dependent variable
The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to
manipulations of the independent variable.
independent variable
,The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose
effect is being studied.
IMPEDIMENTS TO NURSING RESEARCH:
1. restricted access to resources
2. limited time to participate in research
3. lack of educational preparation
Evidence-Based Practice
problem-solving approach to making clinical decisions using the
best evidence available
-blends both the science and the art of nursing so we get best
patient outcomes are achieved
-may consist of specific nursing interventions or may use
guidelines established for the care of patients with certain
illnesses
-use of EBP mandates the analysis and systematic review of
research findings
**problem solving approach in decision making about patient
care
Steps in Implementing EBP
-ask question in PICOT format
-search for and collect most relevant best practice
-communicate results
-evaluate decision
PICOT FORMAT
P=PATIENT, POPULATION OR PROBLEM OF INTEREST
I= INTERVENTION OF INTEREST
, C=COMPARISON OF INTEREST
O=OUTCOME OF INTEREST
T=TIME
***WELL DEVELOPED PICOT QUESTION HELPS NURSE
SEARCH FOR EVIDENCE
Components of a research journal
*abstract will always be found in beginning of article
-abstract
-introduction
-method
-results
-discussion
-references
chronic
continuing for a long time
acute
New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
Stages of Illness Behavior
Stage 1: Experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: Assuming the sick role diagnosis
Stage 3: Assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
Factors influencing Health Disparities
-racial/ethnic groups
SOLUTIONS
Qualitative
conducted to gain insight by discovering meanings
-based on belief that reality is based on perceptions that differ
for each person + change over time
**How can you differentiate between poor/solid research-
critiquing the study/authors credibility
.
Steps of Quantitative Research
State the research problem
Define the purpose of the study
Review related lit.
Formulate hypotheses and variables
Select research design
Select population and sample
Collect data
Analyze data
Communicate findings and conclusions
dependent variable
The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to
manipulations of the independent variable.
independent variable
,The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose
effect is being studied.
IMPEDIMENTS TO NURSING RESEARCH:
1. restricted access to resources
2. limited time to participate in research
3. lack of educational preparation
Evidence-Based Practice
problem-solving approach to making clinical decisions using the
best evidence available
-blends both the science and the art of nursing so we get best
patient outcomes are achieved
-may consist of specific nursing interventions or may use
guidelines established for the care of patients with certain
illnesses
-use of EBP mandates the analysis and systematic review of
research findings
**problem solving approach in decision making about patient
care
Steps in Implementing EBP
-ask question in PICOT format
-search for and collect most relevant best practice
-communicate results
-evaluate decision
PICOT FORMAT
P=PATIENT, POPULATION OR PROBLEM OF INTEREST
I= INTERVENTION OF INTEREST
, C=COMPARISON OF INTEREST
O=OUTCOME OF INTEREST
T=TIME
***WELL DEVELOPED PICOT QUESTION HELPS NURSE
SEARCH FOR EVIDENCE
Components of a research journal
*abstract will always be found in beginning of article
-abstract
-introduction
-method
-results
-discussion
-references
chronic
continuing for a long time
acute
New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
Stages of Illness Behavior
Stage 1: Experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: Assuming the sick role diagnosis
Stage 3: Assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
Factors influencing Health Disparities
-racial/ethnic groups
