Deck 16: Communicating Research Findings

Question 1

Evidence-based practice is dependent on researchers "getting the word out" and making their study findings public so that the findings can be

A) added to the databases so research can be cited in other literature reviews.
B) critically appraised by a large population of specialists and practitioners.
C) evaluated as part of the body of evidence for practice decisions.

Answer 1

evaluated as part of the body of evidence for practice decisions.

Question 2

Communicating research findings is a(n)

A) ethical responsibility of the IRB.
B) professional and ethical responsibility for nurse researchers.
C) professional and ethical responsibility of the research consumer.

Answer 2

professional and ethical responsibility for nurse researchers.

Question 3

Failure to communicate a study's findings has been labeled a(n)

A) disregard for the public's right to know.
B) form of scientific misconduct.
C) illegal act of omission.

Answer 3

form of scientific misconduct.

Question 4

Communicating study findings entails decisions about which of the following?

A) How to include all findings in one report.
B) What to tell, who to tell, and how to tell.
C) Whether or not to report the findings.

Question 5

Decisions about the focus of a report have implications for choosing ______ to tell.

A) What.
B) When.
C) Who.

Question 6

Study findings can be used to inform nursing practice as well as to

A) dictate legal statutes and standards of care.
B) influence public knowledge, attitudes, opinions, and policy.
C) persuade physicians of the value of nurse researchers.

Question 7

A study with both quantitative and qualitative findings, or a vast amount of data, is an example of

A) a major study with a large sample population and generalizability.
B) an evaluative study that produces rationale for practice change.
C) the need to create separate reports targeted to different audiences.

Question 8

Repackaging the same findings and communicating them in different outlets is referred to as which of the following?

A) Far-reaching approach.
B) Multi-prong approach.
C) Self-plagiarism.

Question 9

Which of the following questions can best be used to guide the audience analysis?

A) Does the journal editor have an interest in the proposed article for a certain audience?
B) Is the prospective audience going to be available by the time the article is published?
C) Will the audience be only nurses, or does it include other disciplines and professionals?

Question 10

Which type of communication strategy reaches the largest audience but is most time consuming?

A) Presentation to the research team and internal target audiences.
B) Publishing study findings in a professional journal or consumer publication.
C) Submission of abstract and preparation for professional conference presentations.

Question 11

A conference podium presentation as a communication strategy

A) is a more time-consuming strategy.
B) reaches a large target population.
C) may be the most intimidating strategy.

Question 12

Which of the following communication strategies would be less intimidating and offer an opportunity for presentation of "in-progress" research?

A) Peer-reviewed article submission.
B) Podium presentation.
C) Poster presentation.

Question 13

What are the two major barriers to communicating research findings?

A) Inadequate thinking and writing skills.
B) Lack of confidence and time.
C) Limited avenues and money.

Question 14

Which of the following are strategies to assist in overcoming the barriers to communication of research results?

A) Acceptance of all research for publication and editors to help with writing.
B) Belief in the importance of evidence-based practice and seeking consultation.
C) Improved pay and recognition for the importance of nursing research.