Evidenced-Based Practice

Question 1

Use of findings from disciplined study or set of studies in a practical application that is unrelated to the original research

Answer 1

Research Utilization

Question 2

Utilization of Evidence-Based Nursing Research

Answer 2

1. Instrumental Utilization
2. Conceptual Utilization

Question 3

Involving changes in nurses’ thinking and therefore analogous to conceptual utilization

Answer 3

Indirect Research Utilization

Question 4

Involving the direct use of findings in giving patient care and therefore analogous of instrumental utilization

Answer 4

Direct Utilization

Question 5

Involving the use of findings to persuade others to make changes in policies and practices

Answer 5

Persuasive Utilization

Question 6

Key Elements in Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory

Answer 6

1. Innovation
2. Communication Channel
3. Time
4. Social system

Question 7

Five Stages in Roger’s Diffusion of Innovations Theory

Answer 7

1. Knowledge
2. Persuasion
3. Decision
4. Implementation
5. Confirmation

Question 8

5 Sequential Phases in Stettler’s Model of Research Utilization

Answer 8

1. Preparation
2. Validation
3. Comparative evaluation/
4. Transplantation/Application
5. Evaluation

Question 9

EBP Importance to Nursing Practice

Answer 9

1. It results to better patient outcomes
2. It contributes to the science of nursing
3. It keeps practice current and relevant
4. It increases confidence in decision-making