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Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards

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  1. Which research design is most appropriate for studying the prevalence of depression among patients enrolled in a care management program at a single point in time?

    Answer: Cross-sectional study

    Cross-sectional studies measure exposure and outcome simultaneously in a defined population at one point in time, making them ideal for prevalence estimation.

  2. When a study's results show statistical significance but the effect size is very small, a care manager should conclude that:

    Answer: The result may not be clinically meaningful despite being statistically significant

    Statistical significance indicates the result is unlikely due to chance, but effect size determines whether the difference is large enough to matter clinically.

  3. The concept of 'grading of evidence' in EBP is important because it:

    Answer: Communicates the strength and confidence behind a clinical recommendation

    Evidence grading systems (e.g., GRADE) help clinicians understand how confident they should be in a recommendation based on the quality and consistency of evidence.

  4. A care manager conducts a quality improvement (QI) project rather than a research study. The primary distinction is that QI projects:

    Answer: Aim to improve processes within a specific setting rather than generate generalizable knowledge

    QI initiatives focus on improving local systems and processes, while research aims to produce generalizable scientific knowledge.

  5. Sensitivity of a screening tool refers to its ability to:

    Answer: Detect individuals who actually have the condition (true positives)

    Sensitivity measures the proportion of true positive cases correctly identified by the test, indicating how well it detects the condition.

  6. In research ethics governing human subjects, the principle of beneficence requires that researchers:

    Answer: Maximize benefits and minimize harm to study participants

    Beneficence obligates researchers to act in the best interests of participants by maximizing potential benefits and minimizing risks of harm.

  7. A care manager reviewing a cohort study finds a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.45 for hospital admission associated with non-adherence to medications. This means:

    Answer: Non-adherent patients are 1.45 times more likely to be admitted than adherent patients

    A hazard ratio above 1.0 indicates increased risk; HR of 1.45 means non-adherent patients have 45% higher hazard of admission compared to adherent patients.