The Evidence-Based Practice Manual for Nurses

by Craig, Jean V., Ph.D.; Smyth, Rosalind L., M.d.

• ISBN13: 9780702041938
• ISBN10: 0702041939
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-31
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

Printed book plus PageburstT access. You will receive a printed book and access to the complete book content electronically. PageburstT enhances learning not only by bringing world class content to your fingertips but also by letting you add to it, annotate it, and categorize it in a way that suits you. PageburstT frees you to spend more time learning and less time searching. This book describes each individual step of evidence-based practice from forming a question through to putting findings into practice and developing an evaluative culture within the organisation. It deals with each component of the process in sufficient breadth that the novice will understand most of the principles and in enough depth for it to be an aide-memoire and provide guidance to the professional who has already had some training in evidence-based practice. It uses multiple examples relevant to nursing, both within primary and secondary care, to illustrate points. Each chapter deals with specific aspects of the process and these are logically laid out to lead the reader through the process. A practical, step-by-step guide Designed specifically for nurses Features extensive use of case studies and scenarios from a variety of clinical settings Original papers included in online version Case studies now interactive Critical appraisals are all online with short exercises More emphasis on appraisal of guidelines, rather than how to write guidelines    

Table of Contents

The context for evidence-based practice

Evidence-based practice in nursing

Skills for evidence-based practice

How to ask the right question

Searching the literature

Using evidence from qualitative studies

Using evidence from quantitative studies

Using evidence from systematic reviews

Evidence-based guidelines

Using research evidence in making clinical decisions with individual patients

The process of changing practice

Using research evidence to change how services are delivered

How can we develop an evidence-based culture?

Glossary

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