Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Introduction

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What is the main goal of evidence-based practice in healthcare?

To improve patient outcomes based on scientific evidence (correct)
To reduce the efficiency of healthcare organizations
To disregard scientific evidence for patient care decisions
To follow traditional nursing practices

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 steps of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?

Analyze (correct)
Acquire
Assess
Apply

Why is research important in nursing practice?

To increase the cost of healthcare services
To eliminate the need for evidence-based practice
To confirm and refine existing knowledge (correct)
To make patient care decisions without justification

What is the role of research in nurses and nursing practice?

To build new knowledge both inductively and deductively (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does evidence-based practice benefit healthcare organizations?

By providing quality healthcare (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which step of Evidence-Based Practice involves determining the quality of evidence?

Appraise (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of research in nursing?

To improve nursing practice, education, and policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which databases are commonly used in nursing research to assess evidence strength?

CINAHL and PubMed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a literature review in nursing research?

To examine existing knowledge related to a research question (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some outcomes associated with evidence-based practice in healthcare institutions?

Improved quality care and reduced costs (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does using evidence-based practice impact talent retention in healthcare institutions?

It helps in retaining talent by providing the best care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes quantitative research in nursing?

Emphasizing data quantification and statistical analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of decision-making in mixed methods research?

Deciding on the study design (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a study on HPV infection and oropharyngeal cancer, what was the level of evidence?

Level 4 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major quantitative data collection method used in the study?

Interviews (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can ethical considerations be ensured in a research project?

Providing an informed letter and consent form (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a study involving paediatric patients and cooperation during nursing procedures, what is the independent variable?

Reward (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in evaluating associations between HPV infection and oropharyngeal cancer?

Data collection methods used (C) Signup and view all the answers