HCA 699 Topic 8 DQ 2 There is power in having data to support change. The EBP process is one way of advancing improvements in health care. Identify three strategies that you will now incorporate into your role in health care based on this course. Explain your rationale.     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Using data to […]

HCA 699 Topic 7 DQ 1 (this week has one discussion) Research and EBP projects can be communicated in many ways. Which method do you think is most effective to get to the staff nurse level? To the advance practice nurses? How will you ensure that all appropriate audiences receive your information?   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  […]

HCA 699 Topic 6 DQ 2 What is the difference between statistically significant evidence and clinically significant evidence? How would each of these findings be used to advance an evidenced-based project?   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Statistically significant and clinically significant evidence Introduction A randomized controlled trial is considered a gold standard for determining whether or not […]

HCA 699 Topic 6 DQ 1 When reviewing the literature and different types of evidence, there are often gaps in the findings. Are such gaps a help or a hindrance when wanting to create a change?     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Reviewing the literature and different types of evidence Introduction The literature review is a common […]

HCA 699 Topic 5 DQ 2 Why is it important to incorporate a theory or model related to change when implementing practice changes? Does the benefit of incorporating a change model outweigh the time and effort it took to include it?   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Incorporating theory when implementing practice changes Introduction If you’re an educator, […]

HCA 699 Topic 5 DQ 1 Reliability and validity are related qualities but independent. They are similar to the terms “precision” and “accuracy,” respectively. A wind-up clock that does not work is accurate (valid) twice a day. But it lacks precision (reliability). A digital clock that is always 5 minutes slow is never accurate (valid) […]

HCA 699 Topic 4 DQ 2 What are some of the obstacles or barriers to implementing EBP in the health care field? Provide a rationale for your answer. Since there are numerous topics on the issue, it is not appropriate to repeat one that has already been mentioned unless you are providing new information.   […]

HCA 699 Topic 4 DQ 1 Define “methodology” and explain how your research problem can be studied. Share your methodology.   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Methodology in research Introduction The methodology is the way in which an academic researcher carries out their research. This will vary depending on the subject matter and approach, but it’s important to […]

HCA 699 Topic 3 DQ 2 What factors must be assessed when critically appraising quantitative studies (i.e., validity, reliability, and applicability)? Which is the most important? Why?     ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Appraising quantitative studies Introduction Quantitative studies are a useful way of understanding how people think and behave. They can help us understand emerging trends […]

HCA 699 Topic 3 DQ 1 What levels of evidence are present in relation to research and practice and why are they important regardless of the method you use?   ADDITIONAL DETAILS  Levels of evidence in Research Introduction We’ve all seen the levels of evidence that are used in research, but what exactly do they […]