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What is the level of evidence of the study described below? Purpose of this study was to determine whether motivations for cannabis use differed between adults prescribed opioids for persistent pain versus those receiving opioids as medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. The design was cross-sectional survey design. Results: more than half of the sample (n=122) reported current cannabis use and 63% reported pain as the motivating factor.

Researcher Kelly just performed a study pertaining to measuring depression in patients following COVID exposure. What Cronbach alpha would be considered acceptable for the depression instrument indicating it appears to be reliable with the sample of participants investigated?

The following step is important when integrating the EBP into clinical environment:

The types of research questions that mixed methods can address include?

Mixed methods research involves

The correct order of Star Model steps is:

In this type of research, the researcher selects a theory of interest with specific propositions and determines if the results occur as predicted.

In formulating PICO questions, the letter, I signifes

What is the level of evidence of the study described below? Purpose of this study was to describe the early breastfeeding experience of primiparous women. Method: Healthy, primiparous women intending to exclusively breastfeed downloaded a commercial infant feeding mobile application (app) during their postpartum hospitalization. Women free-texted breastfeeding thoughts and experiences through 8 weeks postpartum in the app’s diary. Diary content was qualitatively coded. Results: Thirty-five participants completed diaries and were included in analyses. The overarching theme was Seeking sustainability and validation. Mothers felt overwhelmed, anxious, and frustrated with the intensity and unpredictability of breastfeeding and inconsistent professional breastfeeding support.

Before conducting a pilot testing for the EBP project you have to consider: