Which of the follow potential studies would fall within the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's future research goals? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. Performing a synthesis of research evidence regarding skin-to-skin contact of mothers and newborns
b. Enacting a quantitative research project measuring bacterial count on nurses' uniforms at the beginning and the end of 12-hour work shifts
c. Performing a qualitative research project to explain sources of student nurses' stress
d. Enacting a public education Internet commercial encouraging smokers to read the statistics regarding sequelae of cigarette smoking
e. Trialing clean-and-sober support groups that are based in community shopping centers

Answer 1

ANS: A, D, E
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality partners with public and private sectors to improve the quality and safety of patient care by promoting the use of the best research evidence available in practice. Its three future goals are focused on the following: "Safety and quality: Reduce the risk of harm by promoting delivery of the best possible health care; Effectiveness: Improve healthcare outcomes by encouraging the use of evidence to make informed healthcare decisions; and Efficiency: Transform research into practice to facilitate wider access to effective healthcare services and reduce unnecessary costs."