Author Question: Which objective of a review of the literature is unique to a review for research purposes, rather ... (Read 239 times)

corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which objective of a review of the literature is unique to a review for research purposes, rather than a review for evidence-based practice?

a. Discover conceptual frameworks used to examine problems
b. Generate useful research questions and hypotheses
c. Determine what is unknown about a subject, as well as what requires clarification
d. Uncover a new practice intervention or gain support for current interventions and policies

Question 2

Which website is an important source for clinical evidence but limited as a provider of primary documents for literature reviews?

a. CINAHL
b. MEDLINE
c. Cochrane Library
d. PsychINFO

johnpizzaz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Conceptual frameworks are useful for both formal research and evidence-based practice.
B For research purposes, the literature review focuses the study by discovering gaps or conflicts in the literature and identifying areas where little research evidence exists. This helps define the research questions and hypotheses.
C Both formal research and evidence-based practice are concerned with what is known about a subject, as well as what requires clarification.
D Uncovering new practice interventions or gaining support for current practices is primarily in the realm of evidence-based practice.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A CINAHL contains many primary source citations.
B MEDLINE contains many primary source citations.
C The Cochrane Library is important as a source for clinical evidence but limited as a provider of primary documents for literature reviews.
D PsycINFO includes professional and academic literature in psychology.