Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

by Hopp, Lisa; Rittenmeyer, Leslie

• ISBN13: 9780803623286
• ISBN10: 0803623283
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-27
• Publisher: F A Davis Co

Summary

Employers expect new graduates to be well-versed in evidence-based practice-its theory and its implementation. Begin with a concise introduction to evidence-based practice to gain a full perspective of what it is and why it's so important. Then draw upon must-have guidance and tools that will help you immediately apply what you've learned in both classroom and clinical settings. This practical, step-by-step approach develops the critical-thinking and decision-making skills you need to effectively apply and deliver effective patient care.You'll find separate four sections that consider the context of evidence-based practice, theories and models, ways to find and implement the best sources of evidence, and the application of evidence-based practice to specific nursing specialties.Perfect for a stand-alone, evidence-based course or for integrating throughout the nursing curriculum.

Table of Contents

Background and Context – What is Evidence-Based Practice and Who Cares? Professional Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice Elements of Evidence-Based Practice Global Perspectives and Borderless Knowledge Models for Evidence-Based Practice Why Bother With Theory? A Sampler of Conceptual Frameworks and Models Common Principles How to Do Evidence-Based Practice Overview of the Evidence-Based Practice Process Ask and Assess: Questioning Acquire and Diagnose: Linking the Problem with Finding Best Sources of Evidence Appraise and Plan I: All Evidence Is Not Created Equal Appraise and Plan II: Pre-appraised and Synthetic Sources of Evidence Apply and Implement I: Decision-making and Integrating Preference and Clinical Expertise Apply and Implement II: Individual Nurse Implementation Apply and Implement III: Nursing Systems of Evidence Implementation Apply and Implement IV: National and International Systems of Evidence Implementation Assess and Evaluate: Outcome Measurement and Revision of Plan Putting It All Together Medical-Surgical Nursing Evidence implementation to Provide Safe Nursing Care to Laboring Women Nursing Care of Children Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Nursing Care of the Older Adult Community Health Nursing Glossary Index