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Which of the following sources of evidence for nursing practice is based on empirical data?
Trial and error
What is the primary purpose of basic research in nursing?
To test theory
Which type of research is concerned with generating knowledge for immediate use?
Applied research
What is the general purpose of nursing research?
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What is the primary characteristic of trial and error as a source of evidence for nursing practice?
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What is the purpose of qualitative research in nursing?
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Which of the following is an example of applied research in nursing?
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What is the purpose of reference lists of books or articles as a source of evidence for nursing practice?
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Which of the following is a specific purpose of nursing research?
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What is the primary characteristic of authority as a source of evidence for nursing practice?
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Study Notes
Sources of Evidence for Nursing Practice
- Tradition: handing down of knowledge from one generation to another
- Authority: experts or authorities in a given field provide knowledge for others
- Trial and error: discovering knowledge through testing approaches until one works
- Indices: Allied Health, International Nursing Index, Index Medicus
- Online Computer Searches: Medline
- Reference Lists: books or articles
Purposes of Nursing Research
- General purpose: to answer questions or solve problems relevant to the nursing profession
- Specific purposes:
- Identification
- Description
- Exploration
- Explanation
- Prediction
- Control
Types of Nursing Research
Basic Research
- Concerned with extending the base of knowledge in a discipline or formulating/refining a theory
- Also referred to as pure research
- Purposes:
- Test theory
- Generate new theory
- Develop theories
- Example: studying normal grieving processes without considering nursing applications
Applied Research
- Directed towards generating knowledge for near-future use
- Purpose: seek solutions to immediate problems
- Example: studying the effectiveness of a nursing intervention to ease grieving
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Nurse researchers conduct both types
- Quantitative research:
- Collects data through measurements using formal instruments
- Analyzed with statistical procedures
- Example: studying the level of pain in patients with chronic pain
- Qualitative research:
- Collects information through understanding human experiences
- Analyzes narrative, subjective materials
- Example: studying the meaning of living with chronic pain
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Description
This quiz covers the different sources of evidence that guide nursing practice, including tradition, authority, trial and error, and empirical data.
