Question 1

Evidence-based practice is dependent on researchers &#34;getting the word out&#34; and making their study findings public so that the findings can be&#10;A) added to the databases so research can be cited in other literature reviews.&#10;B) critically appraised by a large population of specialists and practitioners.&#10;C) evaluated as part of the body of evidence for practice decisions.

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based practice is dependent upon access to study findings in order for practitioners to evaluate and make practice decisions. Adding research to databases and having others critically appraise it is of little value if the research findings are not used in making practice decisions.

Question 2

Communicating research findings is a(n)&#10;A) ethical responsibility of the IRB.&#10;B) professional and ethical responsibility for nurse researchers.&#10;C) professional and ethical responsibility of the research consumer.

Accepted Answer

This is the first step to research utilization and evidence-based practice. Communicating study findings is a professional and ethical responsibility for nurse researchers. Approval of the IRB allows the researcher to publish study results, whereas the nurse consumer is responsible for critical appraisal and application of study findings in practice.

Question 3

Failure to communicate a study's findings has been labeled a(n)&#10;A) disregard for the public's right to know.&#10;B) form of scientific misconduct.&#10;C) illegal act of omission.

Accepted Answer

When a researcher fails to communicate a study's findings, the time and talents of many people are disregarded, trust can be undermined, and knowledge that could benefit patients, nurses, the nursing profession, and society is lost. Failure to communicate study findings is a disregard for the people involved in the study. While irresponsible, it is not an illegal act.

Question 4

Communicating study findings entails decisions about which of the following?&#10;A) How to include all findings in one report.&#10;B) What to tell, who to tell, and how to tell.&#10;C) Whether or not to report the findings.

Accepted Answer

Decisions involving what, who, and how to tell entail an analysis of fit between the study findings and target audience. Findings are usually presented in multiple report forms. Reporting the findings is a professional and ethical responsibility of the researcher.

Question 5

Decisions about the focus of a report have implications for choosing ______ to tell.&#10;A) What.&#10;B) When.&#10;C) Who.

Accepted Answer

Decisions about the focus of a report, intended audience, and most appropriate outlet are inter-related and need to mesh with one another in order to communicate research findings effectively and achieve the desired impact. Decisions about the focus of a report have implications for the appropriate audience. What to report impacts who and how to best reach the audience. When to report is not related to the focus of the report.

Question 6

Study findings can be used to inform nursing practice as well as to&#10;A) dictate legal statutes and standards of care.&#10;B) influence public knowledge, attitudes, opinions, and policy.&#10;C) persuade physicians of the value of nurse researchers.

Accepted Answer

Research findings not only inform nursing practice, but influence public knowledge, attitudes, opinions, and policy. The purpose of communicating findings is not to dictate practice. While findings may persuade changes in practice, the purpose is not to establish value of the nurse researcher (although this may be a nice side effect).

Question 7

A study with both quantitative and qualitative findings, or a vast amount of data, is an example of&#10;A) a major study with a large sample population and generalizability.&#10;B) an evaluative study that produces rationale for practice change.&#10;C) the need to create separate reports targeted to different audiences.

Accepted Answer

In many studies, more data are collected than can be communicated in a single report. If the study includes both quantitative and qualitative findings, these may need to be reported separately. Different findings may be of interest to different audiences. A qualitative study with only a few participants can yield vast amounts of data and a study with both qualitative and quantitative findings is not necessarily an evaluative study.

Question 8

Repackaging the same findings and communicating them in different outlets is referred to as which of the following?&#10;A) Far-reaching approach.&#10;B) Multi-prong approach.&#10;C) Self-plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

Simply repackaging the same findings is self-plagiarism and limits the number of different studies that can be made available in scarce journal and presentation space. A far-reaching approach will depend on the type of publication selected. It is acceptable to develop a multi-prong approach to sharing multiple findings from a single research study.

Question 9

Which of the following questions can best be used to guide the audience analysis?&#10;A) Does the journal editor have an interest in the proposed article for a certain audience?&#10;B) Is the prospective audience going to be available by the time the article is published?&#10;C) Will the audience be only nurses, or does it include other disciplines and professionals?

Accepted Answer

Audience analysis refers to identification of the characteristics and interests of a particular group to assist in decisions regarding where to publish and what to tell. Finding out if the journal editor has an interest is referred to as a query letter, whereas determining if the audience will be available at publication time is not feasible.

Question 10

Which type of communication strategy reaches the largest audience but is most time consuming?&#10;A) Presentation to the research team and internal target audiences.&#10;B) Publishing study findings in a professional journal or consumer publication.&#10;C) Submission of abstract and preparation for professional conference presentations.

Accepted Answer

Publishing study findings in a professional journal or consumer-oriented publication enables findings to reach the largest and most dispersed audience. Published findings also have the advantage of permanence. The publication process is, however, more time-consuming than other communication strategies. These reporting options reach a smaller audience, but take less time to develop and present.

Question 11

A conference podium presentation as a communication strategy&#10;A) is a more time-consuming strategy.&#10;B) reaches a large target population.&#10;C) may be the most intimidating strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A conference podium presentation as a communication...

Question 12

Which of the following communication strategies would be less intimidating and offer an opportunity for presentation of &#34;in-progress&#34; research?&#10;A) Peer-reviewed article submission.&#10;B) Podium presentation.&#10;C) Poster presentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following communication strategies would...

Question 13

What are the two major barriers to communicating research findings?&#10;A) Inadequate thinking and writing skills.&#10;B) Lack of confidence and time.&#10;C) Limited avenues and money.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the two major barriers to...

Question 14

Which of the following are strategies to assist in overcoming the barriers to communication of research results?&#10;A) Acceptance of all research for publication and editors to help with writing.&#10;B) Belief in the importance of evidence-based practice and seeking consultation.&#10;C) Improved pay and recognition for the importance of nursing research.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are strategies to...

Deck 16: Communicating Research Findings