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This article was originally published as: A nurses\u2019 guide to the hierarchy of research designs and evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Abstract<\/h2>\n

Objective: This article provides a breakdown of the components of the hierarchy, or pyramid, of research designs. Its intention is to simplify the components of the hierarchy to enable novice readers of research to better understand the differing approaches and levels of evidence.
\nPrimary Argument: Evidence-based Practice (EBP) is the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and the patient\u2019s unique circumstances. This includes respect of patient values, and their needs, whilst delivering high-quality, cost effective health care. Understanding the differing levels of evidence, and their reliability, is paramount to making correct and appropriate health care decisions. Nurses are required to use evidencebased practice as they are responsible for a significant amount of judgments and decisions every day, and therefore, they must use research literature as part of their clinical decision-making.
\nConclusion: The content, or levels of evidence, of the hierarchy will be discussed in a systematic, logical order from the base to the apex of the pyramid. A comparative grid at the end may lead the nurse to better understand the differing components of the seven levels of evidence or, depending on the source, eight. <\/p>\n

Authors<\/h2>\n
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  • Rebecca (Becky) Ingham-Broomfield<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Keywords<\/h2>\n

    evidence based practice (EBP), case reports, cross-sectional studies, cohort studies, random control trials, systematic reviews, meta-analysis<\/p>\n

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