Hca 699 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HCA 699 Topic 5 Discussion 1: Reliability and validity are related qualities but independent. They are similar to the terms “precision” and “accuracy,” respectively. A wind-up clock that does not work is accurate (valid) twice a day. But it lacks precision (reliability). A digital clock that is always 5 minutes slow is never accurate (valid) but is very precise (reliable). Elaborate on the assessment instrument used in your project to ensure validity and reliability.

HCA 699 Topic 5 Discussion 2: Why is it important to incorporate a theory or model related to change when implementing practice changes? Does the benefit of incorporating a change model outweigh the time and effort it took to include it?

HCA-699 Topic 7 Discussion 1 Research and EBP projects ….in many ways. Which method do you think is most effective to get to the staff nurse level? To the advance practice nurses? How will you ensure that all appropriate audiences receive your information?

HCA-699 Topic 2 Discussion 1: What strategies will you use in your new role in health care to review and critique literature pertinent to your practice?

HCA 699 Topic 3 Discussion 2: What factors must be assessed when critically appraising quantitative studies (i.e., validity, reliability, and applicability)? Which is the most important? Why?

HCA 699 Topic 6 Discussion 2: What is the difference between statistically significant evidence and clinically significant evidence? How would each of these findings ….to advance an evidenced-based project?

HCA 699 Topic 3 Discussion 1: What levels of evidence are present in relation to research and practice and why are they important regardless of the method you use?

HCA 699 Topic 8 Discussion 2: There is power in having data to support change. The EBP process is one way of advancing improvements in health care. Identify three strategies that you will now incorporate into your role in health care based on this course.

HCA-699 Topic 4 Discussion 1: Define “methodology” and explain how your research problem can be studied. Share your methodology.