Asked by Kayla Fisher on Mar 10, 2024
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The nurse is researching the use of music therapy for patients with dementia and finds that many research articles have been published about the topic.Which single source will provide the best evidence for the nurse?
A) The opinion of an expert committee
B) Meta-analysis of randomized control trials
C) One well-designed randomized control trial
D) Systematic review of qualitative nursing studies
Music Therapy
A therapeutic approach that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.
Dementia
A category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember severe enough to affect daily functioning.
Meta-Analysis
A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to identify patterns, consistencies, or discrepancies.
- Identify the highest level of evidence in research studies to support nursing practice.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the highest level of evidence in research studies to support nursing practice.
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