Explain the term evidence based practice

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1. Define the term Research and explain how it may be applied in different contexts (for example, University, home, clinical practice).

2. Why is research vital to clinical practice? Briefly explain two examples that have improved patient/consumer outcomes due to research activity.

3. What is a 'hypothesis'? Describe when it is used and give an example for nursing practice.

4. Explain the term 'Evidence Based Practice' and give an example when it is used in nursing practice.

5. What is an 'Evidence-based gap'? Give at least three reasons why it occurs.

6. Identify four sources of information when collecting data in research.

7. Explain the strengths and challenges related to each of the four sources identified in question 6.

8. Once you have gathered data, it needs to be analysed-Identify and describe two (2) ways in which data can be analysed.

9. Describe the following terms, giving an example of each and explain why they are important in research:

9a Validity 9b Reliability

10. Give three examples of a 'sample population' (also termed a 'statistical sample') that could be used in nursing research and describe/provide the context of the population used in the study.

11. When and why is qualitative data used in research? What are the strengths of this type of research?

12. When and why is quantitative data used in research? What are the strengths of this type of research?

13. 'Continuous Quality Improvement' is vital to nursing practice. Why is this required?

14. Name two considerations when thinking about the ethics of a research program.

15. How do you define a "research question"? Why is it important?

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