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Healthcare workers rely on __________ because medical, biomedical, informatics, and nursing research can be translated from the original source and applied directly to bedside and clinical interventions.

  1. case studies

  2. clinical trials

  3. qualitative research

  4. translational research

The correct answer is: translational research

Healthcare workers rely on translational research because it involves the process of taking findings from basic science research and applying them to enhance human health. Translational research helps bridge the gap between research and practical applications, allowing for the direct implementation of knowledge into clinical practice. This makes it a crucial aspect of healthcare delivery and patient care improvement. On the other hand, while case studies, clinical trials, and qualitative research are valuable in research and healthcare settings, they do not directly address the translation of research findings into clinical practice like translational research does.