Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice
NURS 8410 Week 4: New Practice Approaches, Part I
NURS 8410 Week 4 Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Fawcett and Garity (2009) present an overview of the relationship between theory, knowledge, research, nursing research, and evidence-based practice. As you prepare for this Discussion, reflect on your own specialty area and consider how the authors’ definitions of evidence-based practiceand of research align with your understanding of these concepts based on your professional experiences and your experiences as a doctoral student embarking on your EBP Assignment.
To prepare FOR Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice:
- Reflect on Fawcett and Garity’s definitions of knowledge, theory, research and evidence-based practice presented in the Learning Resources. How do these definitions align with your understanding of the concepts?
- How does this interrelationship support or guide your EBP Assignment?
By Day 3 OF Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:
- How do Fawcett and Garity’s definitions align with your understanding of knowledge, theory, research and evidence-based practice? Support your response with evidence from the literature.
- Discuss the interrelationship between theory, knowledge, research and evidence-based practice.
- How does this interrelationship support or guide your EBP Assignment?
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6 OF Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Respond to two of your colleagues in one or more of the following ways:
- Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence, or research.
- Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
- Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom and/or from your own research in the Walden Library.
- Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.
- Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.
- Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you learned and/or any insights you gained as a result of the comments made by your colleagues.
Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and any additional sources. Discussion: The Interrelationship Between Theory, Knowledge, and Research and Evidence-Based Practice
