Evidence - Based Nursing

by Brown, Sarah Jo, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780763751081
• ISBN10: 0763751081
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-13
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

This book is a key resource designed to teach undergraduate nursing students how to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). This text allows students to posses a basic knowledge regarding research methodology and critically appraise published research. Essentials of Evidence-Based Nursing addresses learning objectives using an organized, easy to read approach that stands out from other texts. Perfect for undergraduate students and practicing nurses who have not had exposure to evidence-based practice content!

Table of Contents

Lead-In	p. ix
Nursing Research	p. 1
The Research-Practice Connection	p. 3
Research to Practice	p. 3
Research-Based Clinical Protocols	p. 4
Short History of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice	p. 8
Your Path to Evidence-Based Practice	p. 10
Research Evidence	p. 15
Types of Research Evidence	p. 15
Going Forward	p. 22
Reading Research Articles	p. 25
Starting Point	p. 26
Format of Study Reports	p. 27
References	p. 33
Reading Approach	p. 33
Wading In	p. 34
Qualitative Research	p. 35
Data Collection and Analysis	p. 36
Uniqueness of Qualitative Studies	p. 39
Exemplar	p. 40
Profile and Commentary	p. 51
Descriptive Research	p. 59
Study Variables	p. 60
Target Population	p. 66
Surveys	p. 67
Exemplar	p. 68
Profile and Commentary	p. 82
Correlational Research	p. 91
Relationship	p. 91
Correlational Design	p. 101
Exemplar	p. 102
Profile and Commentary	p. 116
Experimental Research	p. 125
Section 1	p. 125
Key Features of Experimental Studies	p. 126
Measurement of the Outcome Variables	p. 134
Understanding Study Results	p. 135
Limitations of Randomized Experiments	p. 145
Randomized Controlled Trials	p. 146
Quasi-Experimental Designs	p. 146
Section 2	p. 147
Exemplar	p. 147
Profile and Commentary	p. 164
Cohort Research	p. 175
Cohort Studies	p. 175
Exemplar	p. 179
Profile and Commentary	p. 187
Systematic Research Reviews	p. 195
Types of Systematic Research Reviews	p. 195
Integrative Research Reviews	p. 196
Exemplar	p. 201
Profile and Commentary	p. 216
Other Systematic Research Reviews	p. 218
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines	p. 219
Clarifications	p. 220
Production Process	p. 221
Formats	p. 227
Exemplar	p. 228
Profile and Commentary	p. 236
Evidence-Based Practice	p. 241
Searching for Research Evidence	p. 245
Frame the Issue	p. 245
Searches Evolve	p. 247
Health Sciences Databases	p. 248
Research Evidence Databases	p. 249
Database Searching	p. 251
Reference Lists	p. 258
The Internet	p. 258
Selecting Articles	p. 259
Skill Maintenance	p. 260
Template for Appraising Research Evidence	p. 263
Appraisal in General	p. 263
Synopsis	p. 264
Credibility	p. 265
Clinical Significance	p. 265
Applicability	p. 266
Wrap-up	p. 269
Appraising Recommendations of Clinical Practice Guidelines	p. 271
The AGREE Instrument	p. 271
Synopsis	p. 272
Credibility	p. 272
Clinical Significance	p. 274
Applicability	p. 274
Your Turn	p. 275
Appraising Conclusions of Integrative Research Reviews	p. 279
Synopsis	p. 280
Credibility	p. 280
Clinical Significance	p. 282
Applicability	p. 282
Your Turn	p. 283
Appraising Findings of Individual Studies	p. 287
Broad Credibility Issues	p. 288
Appraisal of the Findings of Qualitative Studies	p. 290
Appraisal of the Findings of Quantitative Studies	p. 293
Applicability	p. 297
Your Turn	p. 298
Across-Studies Analysis	p. 298
Evidence-Based Nursing	p. 305
Professional Action	p. 305
Evidence-Based Care Design	p. 306
The Function of Evidence-Based Protocols	p. 307
Evidence-Based Quality Management	p. 308
Evidence-Based Care	p. 312
Recap	p. 319
Full Disclosure	p. 320
Staff Nurse Contributions	p. 320
Articles Describing Implementation of an E-B Protocol	p. 323
Research-Informal Practice	p. 325
Individual Practice	p. 325
The Information Intersection	p. 328
EBQM Contributor and RIP Practitioner	p. 330
Professional EBP and RIP Behaviors	p. 331
My Ending, Your Beginning	p. 332
Terms Used to Describe Bodies of Scientific Evidence Regarding Interventions	p. 335
22-Step Process for Producing an Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline	p. 337
Evidence-Based Practice Resources and Web Sites	p. 341
Completed Appraisal of a Clinical Practice Guideline's Recommendations	p. 345
Completed Appraisal of an Integrative Research Review (IRR) Conclusions	p. 351
Completed Appraisal of an Individual Study's Findings	p. 357
Completed Findings Table	p. 363
Glossary	p. 365
Index	p. 373
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