Evidence-Informed Nursing: A Guide for Clinical Nurses

by Abbott,Pamela; Abbott,Pamela

• ISBN13: 9780415204989
• ISBN10: 0415204984
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2001-12-07
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This introductory guide to evidence-based practice provides nurses and other health professionals with a clear idea ofwhythey should use research information as a basis for high-quality patient care andhowthey should use that information in the clinical setting. In a logical progression which helps the student build knowledge systematicallyEvidenced-Based Nursinglooks at: *the rationale for evidence-based care *what research is and approaches to it *the benefits of research to clinical practice *critical appraisal skills *reflective practice and decision-making *how to put research into practice *the importance of research dissemination A summary of essential points to remember is included at the end of each chapter and the text is firmly grounded in the clinical context. It is suitable for use at all levels of training and practice.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations	xi
Notes on contributors	xiii
Foreword: Some challenges in doing evidence-based practice	xv
Andrew F. Long
Acknowledgements	xix
An introduction to evidence-informed nursing	1	(13)
Robert McSherry
Maxine Simmons
Paddy Pearce
What is evidence-informed nursing	1	(4)
How does it relate to clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice?	5	(3)
Implementing evidence-informed practice	8	(2)
Strengths of evidence	10	(2)
References	12	(2)
Implementing evidence-informed nursing: Research awareness	14	(27)
Pamela Abbott
Introduction	14	(1)
What is research?	15	(2)
Why do we need research?	17	(1)
Approaches to research	18	(20)
Conclusions	38	(1)
References	39	(2)
Critically appraising research studies	41	(24)
Andrew F. Long
Introduction	41	(3)
The context	44	(1)
What is critical appraisal?	45	(1)
Beginning an appraisal	45	(3)
Key criteria for research studies	48	(1)
A set of evaluative appraisal tools	49	(12)
Conclusion	61	(2)
References	63	(2)
Benefits of research to nursing practice	65	(13)
Maxine Simmons
Introduction	65	(1)
Evidence-informed care in context	65	(7)
Integrated care pathways	72	(2)
Summary	74	(1)
Conclusion	74	(1)
References	75	(3)
Reflective practice and decision-making related to research implementation	78	(20)
Jane Haddock
Introduction	78	(1)
Clinical expertise	79	(1)
Problem solving	80	(1)
Assessment	81	(2)
Decision-making	83	(1)
Reflective learning	84	(3)
Facilitating reflective learning	87	(4)
Outcomes of decision-making: Informing evidence-based nursing	91	(3)
Clinical guidelines	94	(1)
Conclusion	94	(2)
References	96	(2)
Evidence into practice	98	(24)
Louise Brereton
Introduction	98	(1)
Evidence into practice: Sleep	99	(12)
The limitations of research in providing evidence for practice	111	(5)
Conclusion	116	(2)
References	118	(4)
The importance of research dissemination and the barriers to implementation	122	(22)
Robert McSherry
Maxine Simmons
Introduction	122	(1)
The importance of research dissemination	123	(3)
Communication	126	(5)
Change management models	131	(3)
Reaction to change	134	(7)
Conclusion	141	(1)
References	142	(2)
Conclusion: The way forward	144	(5)
Robert McSherry
Maxine Simmons
Professionalisation	145	(1)
Autonomy	145	(1)
Nursing theory and practice	146	(1)
References	147	(2)
Appendix	149	(14)
Index	163