Evidence-based Practice (EBP) - ANS process of using confirmed evidence to deliver
holistic care
Research - ANS a methodical & regimented approach to answer a question or address a
dilemma
Primary source - ANS a report of findings from a research study by the one conducting the
research
Secondary source - ANS An explanation of facts from sources other than the original/primary
researcher
Levels of evidence - ANS A hierarchy framework (gives structure) to determine the strength
of an article; pg. 53
PICO (T) - ANS The five components of an evidence-based question.
O Population/Problem
O Intervention
O Comparison
O Outcome
O Time-frame
Gaps in the literature - ANS An opportunity for further research; the info about the topic
seems to be incomplete
Purpose - ANS a component of the methodology of a study that defines why the study is
being done
Background - ANS a component of the methodology providing foundational info about the
issue being considered for a study
Methodology - ANS the planned endeavor as to how a study will be conducted
Quality Improvement - ANS a process used to review policies, areas of practice to validate
current practice
Quality Assurance - ANS an orderly practice of examining a product or service to determine
if it meets precise requirements
Process Improvement - ANS A systematic approach to identify steps are in place to meet
expected outcomes
Research process - ANS the use of different types of questions for various research types to
be verified
Research utilization - ANS The application of selected facets of a scientific analysis through
a process unconnected to the fundamental research
Quantitative research - ANS Systematic, empirical investigation of observable activities
using statistical measures to reach a conclusion
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