Unit 7: Clinical Significance

• How does a nurse know what (if any) knowledge in a research study is usable for clinical practice?

• What would a critical thinker look for in the evidence before deciding to change?

• What influence do credibility and clinical significance have on your decisions to integrate research-based evidence into your practice?

• The integration of research evidence into daily practice requires a solid understanding of the foundations of research design, validity, and application. The nurse must keep an open and questioning mind, looking for both strengths and weaknesses that might determine whether and how to use research in the real world.

• How does a nurse know what findings are usable for clinical practice?

• What would a critical thinker look for in the evidence before deciding to change practice routines?