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systematic review
a summary of a search of quantitative studies that use similar designs based on a focused clinical question (PICO). The goal is to assess the strength and quality of the evidence found in the literature on a clinical subject. The review uses rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria, an explicit reproducible methodology to identify all studies that meet the eligibility criteria, and an assessment of the validity of the findings from the included studies
meta-analysis
a summary of a number of studies focused on one question or topic, and uses a specific statistical methodology to synthesize the findings in order to draw conclusions about the area of focus
integrative review
a focused review and synthesis of research or theoretical literature in a particular focus area, and includes specific steps of literature integration and synthesis without statistical analysis
forest plot
a plot that graphically depicts the results of analyzing a number of studies
EBP guideline vs expert based
developed using published research findings
vs.
developed by an agreement of experts in the field
clinical practice guideline
systematically developed statements to assist practitioner decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances
understand levels of evidence from high to low quality
Level 1: systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or systematic review of non-RCTs
2: single RCT or single non-RCT
3: systematic review of correlational/observational studies
4: single correlational or observational study
5: systematic review of descriptive/qualitative/physiologic studies
6: single descriptive/qualitative/physiologic study
7: opinions of authorities or expert committees
phenomena
those things that are perceived by our senses. For example, pain and losing a loved one are considered _____
ethical considerations
considering if the study you are going to do is ethical to the subjects
sample
the_____ of a study, or the subjects
theme
a major and sometimes recurring idea
auditability
Accountability as judged by the adequacy of information leading the reader from the research question and raw data through various steps of analysis to the interpretation of findings. For instance, you should be able to follow the reasoning of the researcher step by step through explicit examples of data, interpretations, and syntheses.
intersubjective agreement
agreement between subjects on a given set of meanings/the situation/research study/whatever
control
the process by which the investigator holds conditions constant to limit bias that could influence the dependent variable(s)
bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
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