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adapt
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a part of the EBDM process that determines if synthesized information can apply to the client (which may be a single person or a community) in discussion
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applicability
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when evaluating the evidence, assesses how well the study’s results and data pertain to broad or specific populations
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appraise
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a part of the EBDM process that involves critically assessing each study for relevance and credibility to ensure the information provided is meaningful, trustworthy, and relevant
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database
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collection of information organized in a systematic method that is helpful when searching for sources of existing literature related to the topic of inquiry
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define
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a part of the EBDM process that clearly identifies the problem or question to be addressed
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evaluation
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a part of the EBDM process that determines the effectiveness of the implemented plan by deciding if it accomplished what was intended and, if not, what may need to be changed
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evidence appraisal
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systematic critique of acquired information to review its purpose, intended audience, relevance, validity, and applicability to the specific question being asked
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evidence-based decision-making (EBDM)
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the process of using the most recent research and clinical practice experience to make optimal decisions regarding a policy, practice, and/or program
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evidence-based practice (EBP)
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using the best available research, clinical experience, and client preferences to inform patient-care interventions and evaluation
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focus groups
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interviews conducted with small groups of participants who have similar traits or interests; informs the current problem or issue in discussion
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implementation
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a part of the EBDM process that involves acting on research information to carry out the determined plan
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intended audience
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demographic that a writer or writers expect to read and interact with an article
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needs assessment
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an appraisal that identifies strengths and resources from the community and gives reviewers a quick overview of existing systems and policies and areas that need improvement or additional resources
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PICOT question
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as part of the EBDM process, involves the problem or concern being formatted to address the population, intervention, comparison, outcome, and time frame in the form of an answerable question
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purpose
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component of a research study or article that identifies the reason it was conducted; often identified as a purpose statement
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qualitative research
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deals with nonnumerical data such as experiences, attitudes, and behaviors; expressed in word form, cannot be quantified, and describes perspectives of individuals and populations
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quantitative research
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contains numbers and objective data to evaluate outcomes and determine results; expressed by amount in numerical terms
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registries
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collections of information regarding people, typically outlining a specific condition or diagnosis
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relevance
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how closely source elements match the current question and whether the results can be applied to the population in question
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reliability
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the extent to which results can be reproduced if research is completed again under the same conditions
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research ethics
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fundamental principles guiding the design and implementation of research centering on respect for society and participants, resources, and regulation of research to prevent misconduct
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search
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a part of the EBDM process that involves reviewing the literature to examine what research is available to address a concern
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synthesize
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a part of the EBDM process that involves compiling information, looking for specific trends in data to determine what the research says about the concern or issue
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validity
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how factual the information within the article is; sometimes referred to as accuracy or credibility in research articles