A healthcare organization receives funding to study a new medical device to be used during surgery. Which database should the organization access to research similar studies?
A) Patient Centered Outcomes Research network (PCORnet)
B) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM)
C) The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE)
D) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
A) Patient Centered Outcomes Research network (PCORnet)
Explanation: A) The Patient Centered Outcomes Research network (PCORnet) aggregates research information from hospitals, health plans, and practice-based networks for funded projects.
B) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) is a program with the goal of improving access to biomedical information by U.S. health professionals and the public's access to information. Access to NN/LM information is by membership, which can include libraries, information centers, or other types of organizations.
C) The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) is a model to integrate evidence-based practice.
D) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) created a leveling system.
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