The nurse is researching evidence-based practice and needs related literature. The nurse understands that the best source of reliable writing is:
The nurse is researching evidence-based practice and needs related literature. The nurse understands that the best source of reliable writing is:
A. Systematic review and meta-analysis studies
[60%]
B. Expert opinions
[2%]
C. Qualitative studies
[15%]
D. Case studies
[23%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Leadership & Management
Lesson
Ethical/Legal
Client Need
Test Plan
Management of Care
Related Topic
Performance Improvement (Quality Improvement)
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis studies provide current, recently summarized evidence, making them the most reliable form of evidence for studies.
Choice B is incorrect. Expert opinions may involve bias on the subject, making them unreliable sources of data.
Choice C is incorrect. Qualitative studies involve interpretation of the database on the author’s understanding of the subject, making these types of literature unreliable sources of data.
Choice D is incorrect. Case studies may also involve bias from the authors, making them unreliable sources of data as well.
