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The Clinical Inquiry Process Resource Guide
The goal of this guide is to provide nurses a resource to understand and carryout the steps of performing an evidence-based practice (EBP) project.
Introduction
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Choosing A Mentor
VCU Health System Resources and Contacts
Clinical Inquiry: What is It?
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Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram
Research v. EBP v. PI/QI
The Phases of the Clinical Inquiry Process
The Clinical Question
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Purpose of the Clinical Question
Sources of Clinical Questions
Determine the Validity and Feasibility of the Clinical Question
Background vs. Foreground Questions
Constructing Your Focused Clinical Question (PICOT)
Types of Clinical Questions & Best Types of Studies
Stakeholders: Recruit & Assemble Team
The Evidence: Finding and Appraising (Is There Adequate Evidence)
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Background Info.
Primary Res.
Evidence Summaries/Synthesis
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Meta-Search Engines
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Path of Clinical Inquiry (Research, EBP, PI/QI)
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Updated: March 27, 2018
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