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The Clinical Inquiry Process Resource Guide
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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
Evidence Pyramid - What is It?
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
Stop 1: Meet with Mentor - Clinical Question & Initial Team Construction
The Evidence: The Types and Searching for It
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Searching the Literature / Evidence
Background Information
Primary Studies
Evidence Summary / Synthesis
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Appraise and Summarize the Evidence
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Appraising Research Evidence
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Stop 2 - Meet with Mentor - Evaluate and Synthesize Evidence
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