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Chapter One

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research
looking at new things
evidence based practice
the research is already done; collection of this to make a clinical decision
qualitative data
trying to understand the meaning of human experience. Subjective
Qualitivative data examples
grief, pain
quantitative data
objective data that is fact based, usually measurable and usually expressed in numbers. explains a cause and effect relationship between variables
research
the systematic, rigorous, critical investigation that aims to answer questions about nursing phenomenon
what process do researchers follow?
the scientific process.
two types of research?
Qualitative (interpretive)
Quantitative (numbers driven)
evidence based practice
The collection, interpretation, and integration of valid research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and an understanding of patient and family values and preferences to inform clinical decision making.
quality improvement
the systematic use of data to monitor the outcomes of care processes as well as the use of improvement methods to design and test changes in practice
why is QI used?
it is used to continuously improve the quality and and safety of health care systems
in EVB and QI..
a question is used to search the literature for already completed studies in order to bring improvements in care
critical appraisal skills
Nurses must be knowledgeable consumers of research, who can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research evidence and use existing standards to determine the merit and readiness of research for use in clinical practice.
when would a researcher choose to conduct a qualitative research study?
if the question is about understanding the meaning of human experience [grief, hope, or loss]
qualitative research
subjective; requires context (loss: the experience of loss because of miscarriage is different than the loss of a parent.)
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