NURS1042 Research for Practice

Questions and Answers

What is a key aspect of evidence-based practice?

Ignoring patient preferences

Utilizing the best available research evidence (correct)

Adhering to traditional practices only

Relying solely on expert opinions

Which factor contributes to apprehension about evidence-based practice?

High costs of research

Insufficient continuing education opportunities

Lack of access to scientific literature

Complexity of integrating evidence into practice (correct)

What is one of the steps in beginning evidence-based practice?

Avoiding collaboration with colleagues

Identifying a clinical question (correct)

Accepting all existing practices as valid

Restricting research to only local studies

What distinguishes primary research from secondary literature?

Primary research generates original data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an effective method for searching evidence?

Constructing well-defined search strings Signup and view all the answers

How can you differentiate evidence-based care from standard care?

Evidence-based care incorporates the latest research findings Signup and view all the answers

What may be a reason for searching for evidence?

To improve patient outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is essential for database searching?

Knowledge of Boolean operators Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Overview

NURS1042 focuses on research for practice in nursing and midwifery.
The course includes an online and on-campus learning environment, providing orientation and familiarization with resources.

Assessment Structure

Three assessments will be discussed to ensure understanding and successful completion.

Learning Objectives

Chapter 1:
- Define 'evidence-based practice' and its significance in nursing.
- Identify common apprehensions towards evidence-based practice.
- Determine initial steps to engage in evidence-based practice.
Chapter 2:
- Explore various motivations for searching for evidence.
- Differentiate between primary research and secondary literature.
- Learn how to construct effective search strings for research.
- Investigate alternate avenues for finding evidence.

Discussion Questions

Chapter 1 prompts discussions on personal experiences with health practitioners and evidence-based care.
Chapter 2 encourages reflections on the methods used to search for clinical evidence and the tools already possessed for database searching.

Key Themes

The importance of keeping current with research and evidence to enhance nursing practice.
Understanding the significance of distinguishing between evidence-based care and standard care practices.
Developing skills for effective information retrieval to support clinical decision-making.

Description

Explore the foundational concepts of evidence-based practice in this Week 1 tutorial for NURS1042. The session focuses on familiarizing students with the learning environment and reviewing key assessment tasks. Get ready to embark on your career journey in nursing and midwifery.