Author Question: A nurse is reading a systematic review when researching the best practices to promote increased ... (Read 64 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse is reading a systematic review when researching the best practices to promote increased safety among toddlers. Which of the following information would the nurse most likely find?

a. Results of randomized controlled trials
b. A description of the methods used to search for evidence
c. Data compiled on a particular question
d. An in-depth review of the literature com-pleted by one person

Question 2

A PHN uses a published systematic review to determine which exercises should be incorporated into a newly developed older adult exercise program. Which of the following resources would most likely contain this information?

most likely contain this information?
a. Evidence-Based Practice for Public Health Project
b. PubMed
c. Cochrane Public Health Group (PHRG)
d. Task Force on Community Preventive Services

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A systematic review is usually done by more than one person and describes the methods used to search for the evidence. It is a method of identifying, appraising, and synthesizing research evi-dence to evaluate and interpret all available research relevant to a particular research question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The PHRG works with contributors to produce and publish Cochrane reviews of the effects of population-level public health interventions. The PHRG undertakes systematic reviews of the ef-fects of public health interventions to improve health and other outcomes at the population level, not those targeted at individuals. The Evidence-Based Practice for Public Health Project pro-vides access to numerous databases of interest concerning public health. PubMed is a biblio-graphical database that includes references for nursing, medicine, dentistry, the health care sys-tem, and preclinical sciences. The Task Force on Community Preventive Services is charged with determining the topics to be addressed by the CDC's Community Guide and the most appropri-ate means to assess evidence regarding population-based interventions.