NURS1042 Research for Practice - Week 1
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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?

    <p>Primary research generates original data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Constructing well-defined search strings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Evidence-based care incorporates the latest research findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be a reason for searching for evidence?

    <p>To improve patient outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following skills is essential for database searching?

    <p>Knowledge of Boolean operators</p> 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.

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    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.

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