NURS 316 Exam 1 – Questions & A+ Solutions
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Clinical problem and research question
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1 Paradigm 2 Conceptual definition
3 What drives research? 4 Evidence-based practice (EBP)
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What drives research? Clinical problem and research question
Paradigm a world view; a general perspective on the
complexities of the real world, with certain
assumptions about reality
Key paradigms for nursing research
, Positivist Paradigm Reality exists; there is a real world driven by natural
causes
The inquirer is independent from those being studied
Quantitative research
Naturalist Paradigm Reality is multiple and subjective, constructed by
individuals
The inquirer interacts with those being studied;
findings reflect the interaction
Qualitative research
Research utilization (RU) The use of study findings in a practical application
unrelated to the original research
Evidence-based practice (EBP) Basing clinical decisions on best possible evidence,
typically high-quality research
EBP Steps 1 Ask questions that are answerable with research
evidence.
2 Search for and assemble evidence.
3 Appraise and synthesize evidence.
4 Integrate evidence with other sources.
5 Assess effectiveness of decision or advice.
Evidence Hierarchy Levels of evidence (from strongest to weakest):
I. Systematic reviews of RCTs
II. Individual RCTs
III. Systematic reviews of non-RCTs (correlational)
IV. Individual correlational studies
V. Systematic reviews of descriptive studies
VI. Individual descriptive studies
VII. Opinions of respected authorities and expert
committees
Background questions Foundational
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Practice questions for this set
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Clinical problem and research question
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1 Paradigm 2 Conceptual definition
3 What drives research? 4 Evidence-based practice (EBP)
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Terms in this set (48)
What drives research? Clinical problem and research question
Paradigm a world view; a general perspective on the
complexities of the real world, with certain
assumptions about reality
Key paradigms for nursing research
, Positivist Paradigm Reality exists; there is a real world driven by natural
causes
The inquirer is independent from those being studied
Quantitative research
Naturalist Paradigm Reality is multiple and subjective, constructed by
individuals
The inquirer interacts with those being studied;
findings reflect the interaction
Qualitative research
Research utilization (RU) The use of study findings in a practical application
unrelated to the original research
Evidence-based practice (EBP) Basing clinical decisions on best possible evidence,
typically high-quality research
EBP Steps 1 Ask questions that are answerable with research
evidence.
2 Search for and assemble evidence.
3 Appraise and synthesize evidence.
4 Integrate evidence with other sources.
5 Assess effectiveness of decision or advice.
Evidence Hierarchy Levels of evidence (from strongest to weakest):
I. Systematic reviews of RCTs
II. Individual RCTs
III. Systematic reviews of non-RCTs (correlational)
IV. Individual correlational studies
V. Systematic reviews of descriptive studies
VI. Individual descriptive studies
VII. Opinions of respected authorities and expert
committees
Background questions Foundational
