GNUR 297 – Midterm Study Guide.

GNUR 297 – Midterm Study Guide/GNUR 297 – Midterm Study Guide. Module 1 Chapter 1: Nursing Research Nursing Research: validates / refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge o Directly / indirectly influences nursing practice - Key EBP Evidence based practice: based off studies that promote quality safe and cost effective outcomes o Best research evidence: empirical knowledge gained from quality study findings o Clinical expertise: knowledge and skill of the healthcare provider Purposes of Research for EBP: o Description: identify SS, describe disease and all aspects of the patients life o Explanation: why certain events occur. Link data to diagnosis (risk factors to causes of illness) o Prediction: estimate a probable outcome (Predict risk, behavior) o Control: control or manipulate the situation to produce the desired outcome Case Study: in depth analysis and systematic description of a patient or group