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What is the primary purpose of a pilot study in nursing research?
What is the primary purpose of a pilot study in nursing research?
- To ensure the proposed methods are effective through preliminary testing (correct)
- To gather data from a large sample quickly
- To analyze the existing practices in a healthcare setting
- To collect empirical data for conclusive results
Which characteristic defines good research in nursing?
Which characteristic defines good research in nursing?
- It is subjective and based solely on opinions
- It lacks a systematic plan of work
- It contributes to the existing knowledge base and is systematic (correct)
- It avoids analysis to focus on empirical data collection
How does nursing research contribute to patient care?
How does nursing research contribute to patient care?
- By focusing solely on theoretical knowledge without practical application
- By ensuring that all nurses follow the same methodology
- By creating regulations that limit nursing practices
- By providing evidence for effective best practices and improving care (correct)
What aspect of research ensures that findings are interpreted accurately?
What aspect of research ensures that findings are interpreted accurately?
Which statement best describes the significance of keeping nursing knowledge current?
Which statement best describes the significance of keeping nursing knowledge current?
Flashcards
What is a pilot study?
What is a pilot study?
A small-scale study designed to test methods before a larger study. Ensures research methods are suitable and efficient.
How does research benefit nurses?
How does research benefit nurses?
Research helps nurses identify the most effective ways to provide care.
How does research help healthcare adapt?
How does research help healthcare adapt?
Research can be used to address evolving healthcare needs and adapt to changes.
What defines good research?
What defines good research?
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Why must research be objective?
Why must research be objective?
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Study Notes
Pilot Study
- A pilot study is a small feasibility study to test aspects of planned methods for a larger sample.
- Researchers use pilot studies to evaluate planned methods and procedures.
Importance of Nursing Research
- Helps nurses determine effective best practices.
- Improves patient care.
- Helps nursing respond to changes in healthcare, patient populations, and regulations.
- Continuously updates nursing practice with discoveries.
- Helps graduates stay current with new developments in nursing.
- Decreases the gap between theoretical and clinical practice.
Characteristics of Good Research
- A clearly defined, goal-oriented research with objectives based on current issues.
- A systematic research plan with a specific program.
- Monitoring and carrying out research within a budget and timeframe to achieve conclusive results.
- Contributes to existing knowledge.
- Aims to increase understanding of existing and new facts/ideas.
- Empirical research: all procedures/data perceived similarly by all observers.
- Analytical research: critical analysis of data for accurate interpretation.
- Objective, unbiased, logical research: conclusions based on empirical data, no alteration of results.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of nursing research, including the significance of pilot studies, their impact on patient care, and the characteristics of effective research. Understand how research shapes nursing practices and addresses current healthcare challenges.
