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Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards

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  1. What is 'publication bias' and why does it matter for emergency dispatch evidence?

    Answer: The tendency to publish positive results over null findings, skewing the evidence base

    Publication bias skews the evidence base by over-representing positive findings, making interventions appear more effective than they may truly be.

  2. Which term describes the practice of applying research findings to improve real-world dispatch protocols?

    Answer: Knowledge translation

    Knowledge translation is the process of moving research findings into practical application within operational settings like dispatch centers.

  3. A dispatch study reports an odds ratio of 2.5 for a particular intervention. This means the outcome is approximately:

    Answer: 2.5 times more likely to occur with the intervention

    An odds ratio of 2.5 indicates the odds of the outcome occurring are 2.5 times higher in the exposed/intervention group compared to the reference group.

  4. What is 'triangulation' in qualitative dispatch research?

    Answer: Comparing findings from multiple data sources or methods to strengthen conclusions

    Triangulation uses multiple data sources, methods, or investigators to cross-check findings and enhance the credibility of qualitative research.

  5. An IRB (Institutional Review Board) primarily exists to:

    Answer: Protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects

    IRBs review research protocols to ensure the ethical treatment and protection of human participants before studies begin.

  6. What does 'reliability' mean when evaluating a dispatch protocol assessment tool?

    Answer: The tool produces consistent results under the same conditions

    Reliability refers to the consistency or repeatability of a measurement tool when applied under the same conditions.

  7. In PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles used in dispatch QI, the 'Study' phase involves:

    Answer: Analyzing data to determine if the change worked

    The Study phase analyzes collected data to evaluate whether the implemented change produced the desired improvement.