Question

Describe research databases and their relevance to you as a nursing/midwifery student. Provide practical examples in your explanation.

Answer 1

RESEARCH DATA BASE - It is a collection of computerised Information containing thousands of articles , journal , reports etc .which can be search to retrieve Information,  which can be general or subject oriented . There are many ways to access research database like public library of science, CORE , Education Resources Information. Centre . These are more reliable and credible because publishers check the accuracy and reliability of contents . Database provide quick access to Information.

Relevance to nursing standard -

1. Helps in solving problem and questions -. These database allow students to have problem - based learning and let them use available Information when they experience clinical challenge like increase in nurse role in health care services.

2. Helps to respond to changing environment - Research database provide updated information , new development which helps to respond to changing environment .For example - During the ongoing epidemic of COVID -19 the students can learn latest information and new development made by healthcare sector and physician to prevent spread of COVID -19

3. Improves patient care - As new information is always updated on database , it prepare the nurses to update with latest technical practice to improve patient care and apply best practices , like how to prepare and protect patient electronic health records , how to take care of patients who are in hospital or in quarantine during COVID -19 .

4. Change in Health care system - With research database nurse student can learn how the health care facilities and system are changing rapidly , like Introduction of Act by Government like Medicare and Medicaid Act , Affordable Care Act etc. which can improve quality of patients and health care facilities.