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Some researchers gain access to large amounts of data without interacting with a single research participant. Instead, they use existing records to answer various research questions. This type of research approach is known as archival research. Archival research relies on looking at past records or data sets to look for interesting patterns or relationships. For example, a researcher might access the academic records of all individuals who enrolled in college within the past ten years and...

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[Searching for and processing professional and scientific data 2/2].

Johanne Gagnon¹

¹Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université Laval, Québec, Canada. Johanne.gagnon@fsi.ulaval.ca

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Nurses need efficient search strategies to keep their scientific knowledge current due to rapid knowledge obsolescence. Evaluating reference content is crucial for informed clinical decision-making.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Information Science

Context:

Rapid advancements and knowledge obsolescence in healthcare necessitate continuous learning for nurses.
Effective clinical decision-making relies on up-to-date scientific knowledge.

Purpose:

To highlight the importance of efficient information retrieval and critical appraisal skills for nurses.
To underscore the need for nurses to stay abreast of scientific knowledge relevant to their practice.

Summary:

Nurses face challenges in maintaining current scientific knowledge due to rapid innovation.
Effective knowledge assessment requires both efficient literature searching and content evaluation skills.

Impact:

Improves the quality of nursing decision-making.
Supports evidence-based practice in nursing.
Enhances professional development for nurses.