A grant proposal for a study into the effects of cognitive ...

[Tirant22]

A grant proposal for a study into the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on the anxiety of patients recently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) will use a recently developed instrument to measure patients' anxiety.
 
  A member of the research team, however, has expressed concern about the validity of the instrument. Which of the following facts would raise doubts about the validity of the instrument?
  A) It is unclear that the instrument consistently measures anxiety when used repeatedly.
  B) The instrument is potentially unusable with members of other cultures.
  C) The instrument appears to measure both fear and anxiety, not anxiety alone.
  D) There is a high level of preknowledge about anxiety that is required of users.

Question 2

An evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) initiative will soon be commenced at a university hospital. Which of the following characteristics of the project cause it to be categorized as EBQI?
 
  A) The project is aimed at changing practice to improve outcomes so that they are more evidence based.
  B) The project is being spearheaded by individuals who possess knowledge and experience in evidence-based practice (EBP).
  C) The implementation of the project is based on valid research and does not represent a risk to participants.
  D) The project has dual goals of improving outcomes while producing new knowledge that is generalizable.

[djpooyouma]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A

[Tirant22]

Gracias!

[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it