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Unit 6 - Study Questions

  1. Why is it important to communicate research findings? To what audiences can you communicate findings?
  2. What is a poster presentation? Review the Miracle & King article.
  3. Review the on-line poster included in Unit 6. Compare with the guidelines in the Miracle & King article.
  4. What are the steps in publishing a research article in a journal?
  5. Describe different situations in nursing where research critique is needed.
  6. What are the steps in a critique process for quantitative research?
  7. What are the standards for critique of qualitative research?
  8. According to E.M. Rogers, what are the steps in the diffusion of innovation process?
  9. According to Stetler, what are the steps in the research utilization process?
  10. What are barriers to research utilization? What are solutions to overcome these barriers?
  11. What factors facilitate research utilization?
  12. What is your role as an advanced practice nurse in research utilization in practice?
  13. How can interdisciplinary or collaborative research aid in research utilization?