1st Edition

Evidence-Informed Nursing A Guide for Clinical Nurses

Edited By Pamela Abbott, Robert Mc Sherry, Maxine Simmons Copyright 2002
188 Pages
by Routledge

188 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

This introductory text to evidence-based practice provides nurses and other health professionals with a clear idea of why they should use research information as a basis for high-quality patient care and how they should use that information in the clinical setting. In a logical progression which helps the student build knowledge systematically the text looks at: *the rationale for... Read more
1. An Introduction to Evidence Informed-care 2. Implementing Evidence Informed Nursing: Research Awareness 3. Critically Appraising Research Studies 4. Benefits of Research to Nursing Practice 5. Reflective Practice and Decision Making Related to Research Implementation 6. Evidence into Practice 7. The Importance of Research Dissemination and the Barriers to Implementation 8. Conclusion the Way Forward Appendix 1: Research Assignment; Critique of a Research Paper

Biography

Robert McSherry is Principal Lecturer in Practice Development, the University of Teesside.