Evidence-Based Nursing

by Brown, Sarah Jo, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781449624064
• ISBN10: 1449624065
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-30
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection, Second Edition is a key resource designed to teach nursing students how to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). This text provides basic knowledge regarding research methodology and gives students the confidence they need to appraise published research critically. Perfect for students and practicing nurses without exposure to evidence-based practice content, it addresses learning objectives using an organized, easy-to-read approach.The Second Edition has been completely revised with all new exemplar research articles. It also contains two new chapters on asking clinical questions using the PICOT approach and participation scenarios that describe specific ways for staff nurse to participate in evidence-based practice.Accompanied by a Companion Website featuring:* Student Study Guides for every chapter, including short answer questions, fill in the blanks, true/false, and learning activities* Full text exemplar research articles with accompanying profiles and commentaries as well as completed appraisals* Sample research papers written by the author, perfect for practice research appraisals

Table of Contents

Contributor	p. viii
Lead-In	p. ix
Nursing Research	p. 1
The Research-Practice Connection	p. 3
Research to Practice	p. 3
Evidence Used to Develop Clinical Protocols	p. 4
Evidence-Based Clinical Protocols	p. 5
Short History of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice	p. 9
Your Path to Evidence-Based Practice	p. 10
Research Evidence	p. 15
Types of Research Evidence	p. 15
Going Forward	p. 23
Reading Research Articles	p. 25
Starting Point	p. 26
Format of Study Reports	p. 27
References	p. 34
Reading Approach	p. 35
Wading In	p. 36
Qualitative Research	p. 39
Data Collection and Analysis	p. 40
Qualitative Description	p. 43
Exemplar	p. 45
Profile & Commentary	p. 64
Descriptive Research	p. 69
Natural Conditions	p. 69
Study Variables	p. 71
Target Population and Sampling	p. 77
Surveys	p. 80
Results	p. 80
Exemplar	p. 82
Profile & Commentary	p. 101
Further Learning	p. 106
Correlational Research	p. 109
Relationship	p. 109
Correlational Design	p. 119
Exemplar	p. 120
Profile & Commentary	p. 133
Experimental Research	p. 141
Reading Tips	p. 141
Section 1: Understanding Experimental Methods	p. 142
Key Features of Experimental Studies	p. 142
Measurement of the Outcome Variables	p. 151
Limitations of Randomized Experiments	p. 151
Randomized Controlled Trials	p. 152
Quasi-Experimental Designs	p. 152
Exemplar	p. 154
Profile & Commentary: Introduction and Methods	p. 168
Section 2: Understanding Study Results	p. 172
Exemplar	p. 182
Profile & Commentary: Results and Discussion	p. 182
Cohort Research	p. 189
Cohort Studies	p. 189
Exemplar	p. 193
Profile & Commentary	p. 202
Systematic Reviews	p. 209
Types of Systematic Reviews	p. 209
Integrative Research Reviews	p. 210
Exemplar	p. 218
Profile & Commentary	p. 238
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines	p. 243
Clarifications	p. 244
Production Process	p. 245
Formats	p. 253
Exemplar	p. 254
Profile & Commentary	p. 270
Evidence-Based Practice	p. 275
The Evidence-Based Practice Impact Model	p. 275
Asking Clinical Questions	p. 279
Triggers	p. 279
Questions Not Answerable by Research Evidence	p. 281
Focus	p. 282
Searching for Research Evidence	p. 285
Searching for SRs and EbCPGs	p. 285
Sources of EbCPGs and SRs	p. 286
Searching Databases	p. 289
A Final Word and a Few Tips	p. 299
Appraising Research Evidence	p. 301
Appraisal Systems	p. 301
Appraisal in General	p. 302
Synopsis	p. 302
Credibility	p. 303
Clinical Significance	p. 303
Applicability	p. 304
Counsel	p. 306
Appraising Recommendations of Clinical Practice Guidelines	p. 309
AGREE and GRADE	p. 309
Synopsis	p. 310
Credibility	p. 310
Clinical Significance	p. 314
Applicability	p. 315
Your Turn	p. 315
Appraising Conclusions of Integrative Research Reviews	p. 317
Synopsis	p. 319
Credibility	p. 320
Clinical Significance	p. 321
Applicability	p. 322
Your Turn	p. 322
Appraising Findings of Original Studies	p. 325
Broad Credibility Issues	p. 326
Appraisal of the Findings of a Qualitative Study	p. 328
Appraisal of the Findings of a Quantitative Study	p. 330
Applicability	p. 336
Your Turn	p. 336
Across-Studies Analysis	p. 337
Wrap-Up	p. 340
Evidence-Based Practice	p. 343
Professional Action	p. 343
Evidence-Based Care Design	p. 344
Prespecification: Evidence-Based Care Protocols	p. 345
Point-of-Care Design: Individualized Care	p. 347
Evidence-Based Quality Management	p. 348
Evidence-Based Care	p. 352
Recap	p. 359
Full Disclosure	p. 359
Evidence-Based Practice Participation Scenarios	p. 367
Present an Appraisal	p. 367
Make a Poster	p. 368
Present an Idea or Concern	p. 369
Contribute to a Patient Care Conference	p. 371
Research-Informed Practice	p. 373
RIP Opportunities	p. 374
The Information Intersection	p. 376
Concise EBP Formats	p. 377
My Ending, Your Beginning	p. 380
Terms Used to Describe Bodies of Scientific Evidence Regarding Interventions	p. 381
22-Step Process for Producing an Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline	p. 383
Completed Appraisal of a Clinical Practice Guideline's Recommendations	p. 387
Completed Appraisal of Conclusions of an Integrative Research Review	p. 393
Completed Appraisal of the Findings of a Quantitative Study	p. 401
Completed Findings Table	p. 405
Glossary	p. 409
Index	p. 419
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