Nurses on a unit are reviewing research to determine if a change in practice is necessary. Which activity would be most appropriate for the nurses to use as the best evidence for a change?
A) Reading about a research study on one topic
B) Comparing results from several studies
C) Searching for a meta-analysis on the subject
D) Reviewing articles in a nursing newsletter

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A meta-analysis combines results from multiple studies to develop a single conclusion that has greater statistical power than is possible from the individual studies. This provides a high level of evidence for making practice changes.

Nurses on a Unit Are Reviewing Research to Determine If