Which of the Following Is a Key Point Relating to Outcomes

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key point relating to outcomes research?

• A) Outcomes research programs are simplistic and may consist of one or two studies.
• B) Strategies must be developed in nursing to disseminate the findings from outcomes studies to the various constituencies needing the information.
• C) The goal of outcomes research is to examine the most productive way to provide patient care.
• D) The theory on which outcomes research is based was developed by Heidegger.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of the four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, spanning from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn through interacting with the world using their senses and motor skills.

Erikson's Eight Ages

A theory of psychological development proposed by Erik Erikson, comprising eight sequential stages across the lifespan, each characterized by a central conflict.

Identity Diffusion

A state in psychosocial development where an individual lacks a clear and coherent sense of personal identity or commitment to life roles.

Industry vs. Inferiority

Industry vs. inferiority is a psychological conflict of early childhood, as identified by Erik Erikson, in which children need to develop a sense of skill and competence.