Nursing Research Overview
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What is the primary goal of research?

  • To generate income for researchers
  • To gain knowledge and solve problems (correct)
  • To create theories without practical applications
  • To provide entertainment

    • Which of the following best describes nursing research?

  • An inquiry to generate evidence important to nursing practice (correct)
  • An informal investigation by nursing students
  • Research conducted in a clinical setting only
  • Research focused solely on medical technology

    • How does clinical nursing research directly benefit patients?

  • By increasing the number of nurses in hospitals
  • By standardizing all nursing procedures
  • By reducing the cost of healthcare services
  • By guiding nursing practice to improve patient care (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a significance of nursing research?

    <p>Providing entertainment to nursing staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research is conducted to advance theoretical concepts?

    <p>Basic/pure research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a principal investigator in nursing research?

    <p>To lead and oversee the research project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research focuses on examining variables' relationships?

    <p>Descriptive research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role involves identifying problems that can be researched in nursing?

    <p>Identifier of researchable problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of evaluating a research study?

    <p>It aids in identifying which research ideas and conclusions to focus on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a nurse NOT typically hold in a research context?

    <p>Funding agency spokesperson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is research utilization important in nursing?

    <p>It aids in translating new knowledge into practical applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibility is NOT associated with a beginning nurse researcher?

    <p>Critiquing their own research findings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of nurses as advocates during research?

    <p>To serve as support for clients or patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an evaluative step when appraising a research report?

    <p>Assessing the consistency of findings with conclusions drawn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can evaluating research findings benefit nursing practice?

    <p>It provides insight into areas for improvement in one's own research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of nursing research, what does the term 'main investigator' refer to?

    <p>The individual directing the research project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

    <p>To solve global problems and create a conducive environment for humanity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the focuses of the United Nations' SDGs?

    <p>Technological domination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does research play in achieving the United Nations' SDGs?

    <p>It is crucial for decision-making and development in various systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As a beginning nurse researcher, what is expected of you in relation to research?

    <p>To read and critique research reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the continuum of research participation for nurse researchers?

    <p>It represents various activities from consuming to conducting research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the MEDLINE database?

    <p>Biomedicine literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database provides authoritative coverage specifically related to nursing and allied health?

    <p>CINAHL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibility is highlighted as one of the most valuable educational experiences for nursing students?

    <p>Conducting research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between nursing and health-related research?

    <p>Nurses are important consumers and contributors to health research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database is known for regularly updated evidence-based medicine content?

    <p>Cochrane Library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of research participation does the responsibility of 'research consumer' involve for nurse researchers?

    <p>Having the ability to read and critique research reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of implementing evidence-based practice in healthcare institutions?

    <p>It improves staff contentment and reduces turnover rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EBP emphasize as a core aspect of clinical decision-making?

    <p>Recognition and integration of the best available research evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?

    <p>The combination of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key reason for utilizing evidence-based practice in nursing?

    <p>To meet the expectations of an informed public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'paradigm' refer to in the context of evidence-based practice?

    <p>A set of basic beliefs or first principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary assumption of positivism in research?

    <p>Laws govern reality according to strict, logical reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes post-positivism from positivism?

    <p>It asserts that knowledge can change with new evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paradigm views reality as a construction of individuals participating in research?

    <p>Naturalistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the interpretive paradigm?

    <p>Understanding reality through social constructions like language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The critical paradigm in research primarily aims to:

    <p>Critique and transform oppressive social structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the feminist paradigm in research?

    <p>To emancipate women and highlight inequities they face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes quantitative research?

    <p>It uses structured instruments to gather numeric data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of naturalistic paradigms?

    <p>Reality is a fixed entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Research

    • A systematic investigation involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to answer questions and solve problems.
    • Aims to gain knowledge on topics of interest.
    • Goals:
      • Answer questions
      • Solve problems
      • Contribute to the existing body of knowledge

    Nursing Research

    • A systematic inquiry designed to generate trustworthy evidence about issues important to the nursing profession.
    • Includes:
      • Nursing practice
      • Education
      • Administration
      • Informatics

    Clinical Nursing Research

    • Guides nursing practice and aims to improve the health and quality of life of patients.

    Significance of Nursing Research

    • Promotes evidence-based nursing practice.
    • Ensures the credibility of the nursing profession.
    • Provides accountability for nursing practice.
    • Documents the cost-effectiveness of nursing care.
    • Develops valid generalizations using a systematized science.
    • Provides a basis for decision-making in various fields.
    • Satisfies researchers' curiosity.
    • Finds answers to queries through scientific methods.
    • Expands or verifies existing knowledge.

    Roles of Nurses in Research

    • Principal investigator.
    • Member of a research team.
    • Identifier of researchable problems.
    • Evaluator of research findings.
    • User of research findings.
    • Patient/client advocate during studies.
    • Subject/participant in studies.

    Kinds & Classification of Research: In Terms of Goal

    • Basic/Pure Research:
      • Advances conceptualizations of theory in a topic of interest.
    • Applied Research:
      • Tests the effectiveness of theories and principles.
      • Addresses research questions that find solutions to problems in the environment.
      • Example: A clinical instructor comparing the effectiveness of different instructional techniques for training nursing students.

    Kinds & Classification of Research: In Terms of Levels of Investigation

    • Exploratory Research:
      • Studies variables relevant to a specific situation.
    • Descriptive Research:
      • Studies relationships between variables.

    United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    • Purpose: Solving global issues to make the world a conducive place for humanity.

    Research's Role in SDGs

    • Contributes to development in various systems globally.
    • Aids in the decision-making process for organizations.

    Focus of United Nations on SDGs

    • No Poverty
    • Zero Hunger
    • Good Health and Well-being
    • Quality Education
    • Gender Equality
    • Clean Water and Sanitation
    • Affordable and Clean Energy
    • Decent Work and Economic Growth
    • Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
    • Reduced Inequalities
    • Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • Responsible Consumption and Production
    • Climate Action
    • Life Below Water
    • Life on Land
    • Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
    • Partnerships for the Goals

    Responsibilities of a Beginning Nurse Researcher

    • Engage in Nursing or Health-Related Research:
      • Includes activities along a continuum of research participation, from consuming to conducting research.
      • Research Consumer: Ability to read and critique research reports.
      • Conduct Research: Participate in the design and implementation of a study.
    • Evaluate a Research Study/Report:
      • Critically appraises a research report for scientific standards and practical application.
      • Determines if the conclusions drawn are consistent with the presented data.
    • Apply the Research Process in Improving Patient Care:
      • Research Utilization: Translates new knowledge into real-world applications to improve patient care quality.

    Evidence-Based Nursing Research

    • Integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
    • A process of shared decision-making between practitioner, patient, and others based on research evidence, patient preferences, clinical expertise, and other sources of information.
    • Recognizes the best available research evidence and integrates it into clinical decisions.
    • Provides insights about human health and illness.

    Reasons for Using Evidence-Based Practice:

    • Leads to high-quality care and patient outcomes.
    • Reduces healthcare costs.
    • Meets the expectations of an informed public.
    • Improves staff contentment and lowers turnover rates in institutions.

    Paradigms

    • Set of basic beliefs or metaphysics dealing with ultimate principles.
    • Defines the nature of the world, an individual's place in it, and the range of possible relationships.
    • Characterized by their responses to basic philosophical questions.

    Paradigms Used in Research

    • Positivism:
      • Assumes laws operate according to strict, logical reasoning.
      • Employs precise quantitative data and methods like experiments, surveys, and statistics.
    • Post-Positivism:
      • Knowledge is not based on absolute truths, but can be modified or withdrawn with further investigation.
    • Naturalistic:
      • Reality is constructed by individuals participating in the research within a specific context.
      • Many constructions of reality are possible.
    • Interpretive:
      • Access to reality is only through social constructions like language, consciousness, and shared meanings.
    • Critical Paradigm:
      • Aims to critique and transform social, political, cultural, economic, ethnic, and gender structures that constrain and exploit humankind.
    • Feminist Paradigm:
      • Seeks to emancipate women, improve their lives, and address bias and inequity in their treatment.

    Categories of Research

    • Quantitative Research:
      • Aligns with the positivist tradition.
      • Imposes control mechanisms.
      • Uses empirical evidence (objective reality).
      • Collects data through structured instruments.
      • Focuses on numeric information.

    Important Databases for Nursing

    • Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE):
      • Provides literature related to medicine, nursing, and dentistry.
      • Focuses on biomedical information.
    • Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL):
      • Offers comprehensive coverage of literature related to nursing and allied health.

    Other Databases

    • Cochrane Library:
      • Regularly updated group of evidence-based medicine databases.
    • Nursing and Health Sciences: A SAGE FullText Collection:
      • Includes full-text journals.
    • ProQuest (Health Sciences & Nursing Journals)
    • PsycINFO:
      • Database that includes journals from the social sciences.
    • Test and Measurement Databases, Theses and Dissertations

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    This quiz explores the foundational concepts of nursing research, systematic investigations, and their significance in the nursing profession. It highlights how research contributes to evidence-based practices and improves patient care. Test your knowledge on the goals, areas of focus, and the importance of research in nursing.

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