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Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Evidence-based Practice (graded)
Purpose
This week’s graded topics relate to the following Course Outcomes (COs).
· CO 3: Identify ethical issues common to research involving human subjects. (PO 6)
· CO 5: Recognize the role of research findings in evidence-based practice. (POs 7 & 8)
Directions
· Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
· Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
· Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
· Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
· Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
· Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
· Best Practices include:
· Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
· Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
· Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Discussion Questions
We begin our journey into discovering
the new world of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) by exploring our past. After completing the required readings and lesson, answer the following:
· Explain how research has evolved since the Florence Nightingale era.
· Discuss how research and EBP are different; include how you believe research supports EBP for nursing.
· Describe
one
past/historical unethical breach of research conduct; then, share how you would ensure care of a study participant using
one
ethical
or
legal research consideration (guideline/principle).