NURS301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-11: Bracketing, Meta-Analysis, Instrumental Case
16 Dec 2016
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Significance of research and evidence-informed practice in the field of nursing. 4 fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing: empirical knowledge (empirics) (science of nursing) aesthetics (art of nursing) the component of personal knowing ethics, the component of moral knowledge of nursing. Research = systematic, rigorous, logical investigation that aims to answer questions about nursing phenomena. Evidence based practice = conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual. Phenomena = occurrences, circumstances, or facts that are perceptible by the senses patients. The question is tested with a design appropriate for the question and with specific methods (sample, instruments, procedures, and data analysis) Evidence informed practice = extends beyond evidence based practice. Also involves acknowledging and considering the myriad factors beyond such evidence as local indigenous knowledge, cultural, and religious norms, and clinical judgment.
