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Welcome to the qualitative and quantitative LibGuide. This guide will provide an overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods for nursing students. Click on the tabs above to view the content featured in this LibGuide.
Nursing Research
About Evidence Based Practice
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of collecting, processing, and implementing research findings to improve clinical practice, the work environment, or patient outcomes. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), nursing interventions should be practical, methodical decisions based on EBP research studies. Utilizing the EBP approach to nursing practice helps us provide the highest quality and most cost-efficient patient care possible. Here we'll discuss the key characteristics of EBP relating to nursing research.
Quantitative and qualitative research are the two types of EBP research that nurses perform, evaluate, and utilize to guide nursing interventions and improve patient care. Research can be specifically quantitative or qualitative, or a combination of both. When a research project utilized both quantitative and qualitative data, it's commonly called a mixed-methods research study.
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