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plus1 · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

A rigorous scientific process used to combine findings from research (usually randomized controlled trials) into a powerful and clinically useful report to guide practice is known as a sys-tematic review.

Standard components of a systematic review to consider are (select all that ap-ply): a. process for initiating.
b. standard reporting format.
c. reliability and validity of data.
d. process for synthesizing the body of evi-dence.
e. process for finding and assessing individ-ual studies.

Question 2

The risk manager informs the nurse manager of an orthopedic unit that her unit has had an increase in incident reports about patients falling during the 11-7 shift. The nurse manager knows that the best way to resolve the problem is to:

a. Use creativity.
b. Obtain support from the 7-3 shift.
c. Use institutional research.
d. Identify the problem.

kalskdjl1212 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, E
Standard components of a systematic review to consider are: 1) process for initiating; 2) process for finding and assessing individual studies; 3) process for synthesizing the body of evidence; and 4) standard reporting format. Rigor used in development varies considerably among reports.

Answer to Question 2

D
Identification of a problem is the first step in problem solving and occurs before any other step. The most common cause for failure to resolve problems is the improper identification of the problem/issue; therefore, problem recognition and identification are considered the most vital steps.