Chapter One: An Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice

What are the major categories of qualitative research?

phenomenological, grounded theory, ethnographic, exploratory-descriptive, and historical research

What is the role of the MSN in research functions?

Critically appraise studies to develop and revise protocols, algorithms, and policies for practice. Implement best research evidence in practice. Collaborate in research projects and provide clinical expertise for research.

What is evidence-based practice?

Evidence-based practice evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patients' needs and values.

What is the role of the PhD in research functions?

Major role in conducting independent research and contributing to the empirical knowledge generated in a selected area of study. Obtain initial funding for research. Coordinate research teams of BSN, MSN, and DNP nurses.

Which two types of articles review and synthesize qualitative research studies?

Meta-synthesis and mixed-methods systematic review.

What is the role of the DNP in research functions?

Participate in the development of national evidence-based guidelines. Develop, implement, critically appraise, and revise as needed protocols, policies, and evidence-based guidelines used in clinical agencies. Conduct clinical studies, usually in collaboration with other nurse researchers.

What is the role of the BSN in research functions?

To locate and critically appraise studies, evidence based guidelines, protocols, and policies with assistance. Use best research evidence in practice with guidance. Assist with problem identification and data collection.

What is a critical appraisal of research?

a careful examination of all aspects of a study to judge its strengths, limitations, meaning, and significance.

What is quantitative research?

a formal, objective, systematic process in which numerical data are used to obtain information about the world.

What is the definition of "nursing research"?

a scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generates new knowledge that directly and indirectly influences nursing practice.

What is a systematic review?

a structured, comprehensive synthesis of the research literature to determine the best research evidence available to address a healthcare question.

What is qualitative research?

a systematic, subjective approach to research that is used to describe life experiences and situations and give them meaning.

What are the four major categories of quantitative research?

descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental

What are evidence-based guidelines?

rigorous, explicit clinical guidelines developed based on the best research evidence available in that area. They are created for health care professionals to use for making decisions in clinical practice.

What does "research" mean?

to search again or examine carefully

How is knowledge acquired in nursing?

tradition, authority, borrowing from other disciplines, trial and error, personal experience, role modeling, intuition, reasoning, and nursing research.