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ATI Module
Evidence Based Practice (Exam 1)
| Question | |
|---|---|
| abstract | A brief summary of the paper which includes the purpose of the study, the basic study design, the findings and researcher s conclusions. |
| clinical practice guidelines | Are statements of evidence-based recommendations to be used as guidelines in the medical management of disease processes and in the area of preventative care. |
| critical appraisal | The process of reviewing a research study to determine validity, reliability and applicability to the investigators search for evidence. |
| critical pathways | Clinical tools used within a health care organization that help nurses manage the delivery of client care for a specific circumstance, category, or disorder. |
| digital repositor | A mechanism for storing and maintaining electronic content, similar to how a library or museum stores physical content. |
| evidence-based practice (EBP | A problem solving approach to client care that uses the most accurate scientific evidence partnered with clinical expertise and client values. |
| hierarchy of evidence | A rating system for research findings based upon the quality of the research design, the validity of the results and the applicability of the information. |
| meta-analysis | the utilization of statistics to combine research samples, methods, and findings from many studies regarding the same phenomenon. |
| mixed methods research | Combines qualitative studies that explore experiences and quantitative designs, which enumerate findings that are generalizable due to their larger sample sizes and multiple variables. |
| nursing process | A framework that guides nurses in delivering client-focused care that takes the entire person into consideration. |
| nursing research | The process of creating evidence focused on advancing solutions to health care problems. |
| peer-reviewed journals | Publication which contains articles that have been reviewed by other professionals with similar licensure, education and expertise to ensure quality and promote client safety. |
| PICOT | An acronym that stands for Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time. |
| qualitative research | Research which seeks to explain value-laden experiences through narratives collected from participants |
| quantitative research | Research that uses numerical data to evaluate the outcome of interventions. |
| scholarly database | An ordered, searchable assortment of articles and research studies that have been published in professional or peer-reviewed journals |
| spirit of inquiry | A desire to understand the knowledge and skills required to provide the best possible care for clients and families. |
| standards of care | Evidence -based interventions that are typically implemented when caring for a client with a specific disorder. |
| systematic review | A review and evaluation of findings from multiple studies regarding the same phenomenon. |
| table of evidence | A tool used to organize and display evidence findings from multiple articles regarding an interest. |
| theory–practice gap | The gap between the obtainment of theoretical knowledge from research into its practical application in nursing. |
| translational research | The science of determining the most effective methods to implement EBP across populations and settings. |