Chapter 1 and 2

1. making a specific conclusion based on a general assumption
4. a set of interventions that improve patient outcomes when used together
6. statistically combines and analyzes the findings of multiple studies on the same topic
7. using knowledge gained from research studies to change nursing practice
10. systematic investigation to answer questions and increase knowledge
11. starts with the identification of either a problem focused trigger or knowledge focused trigger
13. based on systematic reviews and expert consensus to provide clinicians with recommendations on specific circumstances
16. an idea that is accepted as true without proof
17. produces numerical data that can be analyzed using statistical methods
18. research performed in a lab looking at the cellular and molecular aspects of disease
19. when qualitative and quantitative data are combined and synthesized

2. using the best evidence to make decisions about patient care
3. a trial run of an EBP protocol in the clinical setting
5. review of literature on a topic using an established method to synthesize the results and summarize the best available research
8. investigation on how to convert study findings into nursing practice
9. using knowledge gained from research studies to persuade others, such as those in a position to make changes to nursing policy
12. an example of this type of research is a case study, which produces narrative and subjective information
14. making a generalization based on a specific situation
15. ranking of evidence sources based on the strength of the evidence with the best evidence being placed at the top