Chapters 1 and 2

10. using the best evidence to make decisions about patient care
12. a systematic investigation to answer questions and increase knowledge
13. an idea that is accepted as true without proof
14. investigation on how to convert study findings into nursing practice
16. statistically combines and analyzes the findings of multiple studies on the same topic
17. starts with the identification of either a problem focused trigger or knowledge focused trigger
19. review of literature on a topic using an established method to synthesize the results and summarize the best available research

1. research performed in a lab looking at the cellular and molecular aspects of disease
2. a trial run of an EBP protocol in the clinical setting
3. based on systematic reviews and expert consensus to provide clinicians with recommendations on specific circumstances
4. making a generalization based on a specific situation
5. when qualitative and quantitative data are combined and synthesized
6. an example of this type of research is a case study, which produces narrative and subjective information
7. making a specific conclusion based on a general assumption
8. produces numerical data that can be analyzed using statistical methods
9. using knowledge gained from research studies to persuade others, such as those in a position to make changes to nursing policy
10. ranking of evidence sources based on the strength of the evidence with the best evidence being placed at the top
11. a set of interventions that improve patient outcomes when used together
15. using knowledge gained from research studies to change nursing practice
18. analyzes data from multiple qualitative studies