Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses

by Schmidt, Nola A.

• ISBN13: 9780763794675
• ISBN10: 0763794678
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses: Appraisal and Applications of Research, Second Edition serves as the definitive reference for transitioning research into nursing practice. Ideal for undergraduate research courses or courses on role development, this text provides a fresh approach for teaching nursing research using evidence-based practice. Updated and revised, the Second Edition of Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses includes new articles and a companion website.

Table of Contents

UnitI Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter1 What Is Evidence-Based Practice?
Chapter2 Using Evidence through Collaboration to Promote Excellence in Nursing Practice
UnitII Acquisition of Knowledge
Chapter3 Identifying Research Questions
Chapter4 Finding Sources of Evidence
Chapter5 Linking Theory, Research, and Practice
UnitIII Persuasion
Chapter6 Quantitative Designs: Using Numbers to Provide Evidence
Chapter7 Qualitative Designs: Using Words to Provide Evidence
Chapter8 Collecting Evidence
Chapter9 Using Samples to Provide Evidence
Chapter10 Other Sources of Evidence
UnitIV Decision
Chapter11 What do the Quantitative Data Mean?
Chapter12 What do the Qualitative Data Mean?
Chapter13 Weighing in on the Evidence
UnitV Implementation
Chapter14 Transitioning Evidence to Practice
Chapter15 Developing Oneself as an Innovator
UnitVI Confirmation
Chapter16 Evaluating Outcomes of Innovations
Chapter17 Sharing the Insights with Others