Asked by Betty ty_re on Jul 17, 2024

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Research that does not adhere to the strict "laboratory" research of randomized clinical trials comprises:

A) effectiveness studies.
B) efficiency studies.
C) efficacy studies.
D) "gold standard" studies.

Effectiveness Studies

Research designed to evaluate the outcomes of interventions in real-world or clinical settings to understand their practical impact and efficacy.

Randomized Clinical Trials

Methodologically rigorous studies where participants are randomly assigned to different treatments to evaluate their effectiveness.

  • Familiarity with the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) and its comparison to various research methods.
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Ivonne CortesJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Effectiveness studies focus on how well a treatment works in real-world, everyday situations outside of the strict, controlled conditions often found in randomized clinical trials.