Inquiry 2217 final exam
What is nursing inquiry?-Nursing inquiry is a process/action in an ongoing curiosity about the
best evidence to help guide the best clinical decision making.
What is the significance of using nursing research in practice?-Expand nursing knowledge to
give better quality care (improved patient outcomes), Form a foundation for EIP, Change can be
a good thing in clinical settings to address common health issues, relevance - maintain
relevance in the clinical setting for accountability and credibility within nursing, advance the
nursing profession.
What is the specific streps for building EIP? When do you ask your PICOT?-Step 0: Cultivate a
spirit of inquiry.
Step 1: Ask clinical questions in PICOT format.
Step 2: Search for the best evidence.
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence (are the results: valid/important/can help with patient
care?)
Step 4: Integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values.
Step 5: Evaluate the outcomes of the practice decisions or changes based on evidence.
Step 6: Disseminate EBP results (share your results with your peers)
What is CNA's 2010 definition of EIP?-Evidence-informed decision-making is the ongoing
process that incorporates evidence from research findings, clinical expertise, client preferences
and other available
resources to inform decisions that nurses make about clients
What is the purpose of research for the profession of nursing?-the highest quality of care
is delivered and the best patient, provider, and system outcomes are achieved when nurses
implement evidence-based practice
, Understand the knowledge development process and why it is important-It is important because
it aids in creating a spirit of inquiry that acknowledges gaps in knowledge and how it is handled.
Knowledge gap (gap in knowledge/this is where you ask the question= leads to clinical
question)à
Knowledge Generation (quantitative methods/qualitative methods for the phenomenon =
provided a research question)à
Knowledge Distribution (knowledge is shared via presentation, etc)
Knowledge Adoption (adapt it into the practice)à
Knowledge Review & Revision (new questions can be asked here about the practice = spirit of
inquiry)
Name & describe six ways of knowing that nurses can use to help inform their practice-Personal
knowledge (from own experiences)
theoretical knowledge (scientific knowledge - quantitative/qualitative)
sociopolitical knowledge (contextual knowledge- society/culture/politics)
aesthetic knowledge (creative aspect of nursing - uses poetry/music/stories to form deep
understanding)
ethical knowledge (uses moral codes/principles)
experiential knowledge (repeated exposure to experiences)
What is the purpose of a clinical question in building an EIP?-A clinical question increases the
likelihood that the "BEST" evidence to inform practice will be found.
If there is NO clear satisfactory answer to the clinical questions, a specific research question or
hypothesis may need to be developed, which then leads to a study.
Evidence-Informed Practice = Incorporating evidence-based knowledge into your clinical
practice to promote improved patient Outcomes
Use the PICOT format to build an effective clinical question?-P=Patient Problem/Population
I=Intervention
C=Comparison
O=Outcome
T=Time
What is a research question and its purpose?-A presentation of an idea that forms the
foundation for a study; it is developed from the research problem and results in the research
hypothesis. It determines where and what kind of research the writer will be looking for and the
specific objectives the study or paper will address.
What is a Hypothesis?-A hypothesis is a statement about the relationship between two or more
variables that suggests an answer to the research question.
What are dependent and independent variables? How might you identify them in a research
question?-variable - something that varies, i.e. age, weight, height, religion, ethnicity. Usually,
the research focuses on the dependent variable of the study
There will be a relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable
Dependent Variable: something that depends on other factors, and the possible outcome of
experiment. [DV "what you are trying to measure"]
Independent Variable: In experimental research, the researcher can manipulate this variable,
i.e. how different methods of pain meds affect the perception of pain intensity, [IV "what you are
doing"]
What is nursing inquiry?-Nursing inquiry is a process/action in an ongoing curiosity about the
best evidence to help guide the best clinical decision making.
What is the significance of using nursing research in practice?-Expand nursing knowledge to
give better quality care (improved patient outcomes), Form a foundation for EIP, Change can be
a good thing in clinical settings to address common health issues, relevance - maintain
relevance in the clinical setting for accountability and credibility within nursing, advance the
nursing profession.
What is the specific streps for building EIP? When do you ask your PICOT?-Step 0: Cultivate a
spirit of inquiry.
Step 1: Ask clinical questions in PICOT format.
Step 2: Search for the best evidence.
Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence (are the results: valid/important/can help with patient
care?)
Step 4: Integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values.
Step 5: Evaluate the outcomes of the practice decisions or changes based on evidence.
Step 6: Disseminate EBP results (share your results with your peers)
What is CNA's 2010 definition of EIP?-Evidence-informed decision-making is the ongoing
process that incorporates evidence from research findings, clinical expertise, client preferences
and other available
resources to inform decisions that nurses make about clients
What is the purpose of research for the profession of nursing?-the highest quality of care
is delivered and the best patient, provider, and system outcomes are achieved when nurses
implement evidence-based practice
, Understand the knowledge development process and why it is important-It is important because
it aids in creating a spirit of inquiry that acknowledges gaps in knowledge and how it is handled.
Knowledge gap (gap in knowledge/this is where you ask the question= leads to clinical
question)à
Knowledge Generation (quantitative methods/qualitative methods for the phenomenon =
provided a research question)à
Knowledge Distribution (knowledge is shared via presentation, etc)
Knowledge Adoption (adapt it into the practice)à
Knowledge Review & Revision (new questions can be asked here about the practice = spirit of
inquiry)
Name & describe six ways of knowing that nurses can use to help inform their practice-Personal
knowledge (from own experiences)
theoretical knowledge (scientific knowledge - quantitative/qualitative)
sociopolitical knowledge (contextual knowledge- society/culture/politics)
aesthetic knowledge (creative aspect of nursing - uses poetry/music/stories to form deep
understanding)
ethical knowledge (uses moral codes/principles)
experiential knowledge (repeated exposure to experiences)
What is the purpose of a clinical question in building an EIP?-A clinical question increases the
likelihood that the "BEST" evidence to inform practice will be found.
If there is NO clear satisfactory answer to the clinical questions, a specific research question or
hypothesis may need to be developed, which then leads to a study.
Evidence-Informed Practice = Incorporating evidence-based knowledge into your clinical
practice to promote improved patient Outcomes
Use the PICOT format to build an effective clinical question?-P=Patient Problem/Population
I=Intervention
C=Comparison
O=Outcome
T=Time
What is a research question and its purpose?-A presentation of an idea that forms the
foundation for a study; it is developed from the research problem and results in the research
hypothesis. It determines where and what kind of research the writer will be looking for and the
specific objectives the study or paper will address.
What is a Hypothesis?-A hypothesis is a statement about the relationship between two or more
variables that suggests an answer to the research question.
What are dependent and independent variables? How might you identify them in a research
question?-variable - something that varies, i.e. age, weight, height, religion, ethnicity. Usually,
the research focuses on the dependent variable of the study
There will be a relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable
Dependent Variable: something that depends on other factors, and the possible outcome of
experiment. [DV "what you are trying to measure"]
Independent Variable: In experimental research, the researcher can manipulate this variable,
i.e. how different methods of pain meds affect the perception of pain intensity, [IV "what you are
doing"]
