10 Questions
A cohort study begins with the gathering of two groups of patients, one who received the exposure and one who does not, and follows these groups over time to measure the development of different outcomes.
True
Descriptive studies are conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment intervention.
False
Qualitative research involves collecting data in numeric form.
False
Patient values are NOT considered to be a key concept of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
False
A well-designed randomized controlled trial (RCT) is the best source of evidence to inform a nurse's clinical practice.
True
A systematic review that encompasses multiple studies is typically not as informative as an expert opinion for a nurse's clinical practice.
False
Provider expertise is not valued in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).
False
Traditional practices are generally favored over new evidence-based approaches in healthcare settings.
False
Expert opinion of experienced and educated nurses is more influential on clinical practice than case studies addressing unique clinical scenarios.
True
An observational study is also known as a case-control study in research terminology.
False
Explore the concept of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as a problem-solving approach in clinical practice. Learn about integrating external evidence from research, internal evidence from outcomes management, and clinical expertise to make informed decisions.
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