18 Questions
What is the first task of a researcher in the research process?
Formulating the research problem
Which qualitative tradition focuses on cultural patterns of thoughts and behaviors?
Ethnography
What is a key consideration when formulating a research problem?
Ability to answer by qualitative investigation
Which qualitative tradition focuses on social processes?
Grounded Theory
In the PICOT format, what does 'P' stand for?
Patient population being studied
What is the main focus of ethnography in research?
Cultural patterns of thoughts and behaviors
What is one reason why there are concerns about relying solely on research for evidence-based practice?
Research evidence suggests there is only one best solution for all clients.
How does the controlled environment in which research is often conducted differ from the real world of health care delivery?
The controlled environment may not reflect the complexities of real healthcare settings.
What should nursing care consider, according to the text, in addition to effectiveness when planning interventions?
Feasibility, appropriateness, and meaningfulness
Why is it important for EBP to promote cost-effective care, as mentioned in the text?
To ensure efficient and affordable healthcare delivery.
Which major approaches are used by nurse researchers to investigate clients' responses to health alterations and nursing interventions, according to the text?
Grounded theory and PICOT format
How does research sometimes ignore the significance of life events to the individual, as mentioned in the text?
By not factoring in personal experiences and contexts.
What is the purpose of scientific validation in research?
To critique the study for conceptual and methodological integrity
What does comparative analysis involve in research?
Assessing study findings for implementation potential
In research, what does cost-benefit analysis consider?
The potential risks and benefits of implementing study findings
What is the key role that all nurses need to assume in today’s Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) environment?
Research roles
Which type of analysis involves scrutinizing how a study was conducted to judge the overall quality of its findings?
Scientific validation
What does comparative analysis in research focus on when assessing study findings?
The transfer of study findings to clinical practice conditions
Test your knowledge on the three distinct qualitative traditions commonly used by nurse researchers: Phenomenology, Ethnography, and Grounded Theory. Example questions focus on understanding lived experiences, cultural patterns of thoughts and behaviors, and social processes.
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