NURS301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sample Size Determination, Dependent And Independent Variables
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Nursing research: research is a systematic, rigorous, logical investigation that aims to answer questions about nursing phenomena. , helps us evolve and find better way to achieve our goals. Carna entry to practice competencies: 16, 22, 52, 68, 80. Late 19th century is when nursing became a formal discipline: florence nightingale systematically gathered research data. 20th century: emphasis not on research but on preparing nurses for practice, 1950-1960 first master"s program in canada, developing nursing theories to guide practice and research, mcgill, watson, research funds for nursing, funds are essential for research. Evidence informed practice: difference from evidence-based practice in that research is one of the factors we consider when practicing (patient preference, expert advice are other factors) Should we implement it or not: hierarchy makes sense for questions of drugs and treatments not all topics, problem is in the hierarchy qualitative evidence is not recognized fully. Children, vulnerable people need to provide assent as well, not just consent.
