Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses : Appraisal and Application of Research

by Schmidt, Nola A.; Brown, Janet M., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780763744373
• ISBN10: 0763744379
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-17
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Perfect for undergraduate research courses or courses on role development

Table of Contents

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice	p. 1
What Is Evidence-Based Practice?	p. 3
Using Evidence through Collaboration to Promote Excellence in Nursing Practice	p. 33
Acquisition of Knowledge	p. 55
Identifying Research Questions	p. 57
Finding Sources of Evidence	p. 75
Linking Theory, Research, and Practice	p. 105
Persuasion	p. 121
Quantitative Designs: Using Numbers to Provide Evidence	p. 123
Qualitative Designs: Using Words to Provide Evidence	p. 159
Collecting Evidence	p. 187
Using Samples to Provide Evidence	p. 213
Other Sources of Evidence	p. 235
Decision	p. 251
What Do the Quantitative Data Mean?	p. 253
What Do the Qualitative Data Mean?	p. 295
Weighing In on the Evidence	p. 315
Implementation	p. 333
Transitioning Evidence to Practice	p. 335
Developing Oneself as an Innovator	p. 363
Confirmation	p. 383
Evaluating Outcomes of Innovations	p. 385
Sharing the Insights with Others	p. 399
Index	p. 419
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