Evaluating a Research Article
May 12, 2016
Regions Hospital Conference Room C 2000
6:30 – 8:30 PM
2 CEUs Free to MN IAFN members and $10 for non-members
Have you ever read a research article and wondered if it was valid and could be used to inform your practice? Come and learn from an expert researcher, Dr. Carolyn Porta.
Objectives:
- Identify two reasons for critiquing a scientific article to inform practice.
- Distinguish criteria for critiquing articles based on study design (quantitative, qualitative, mixed method, intervention, review).
- Describe strategies to efficiently use research to inform evidence-based SANE practice.
After registering for this educational opportunity you will receive three articles and two critique guidelines to read ahead of the event. Read the critique guidelines and then the articles. Take notes considering the articles strengths and weaknesses. Carolyn will take us through the information in our time together.…
been actively involved in the MN IAFN since its inception. I have served on the education committee, first as a member and for the last 2 years as Chair of the committee. I care deeply about caring for victims of violence and have been doing so for 40 years as an ER nurse. I currently focus on my work with sexual assault victims and have been a SANE since 2002, and have served as the Supervisor of the Regions SANE Program since 2005. I feel I have the best job in the world because I get to care for patients who have been sexually assaulted, as well as support the nurses who do this work. I enjoy teaching and have Co-coordinated the SANE course along with Karine Zakroczymski of the Allina program since 2006. I also enjoy working with community partners such as Advocacy and Law Enforcement. I am especially interested in trauma informed practices and helping incorporate these concepts community wide. I firmly believe that the best predictor of future performance is past performance and would like to continue serving the Chapter in the role of president elect.”