Main description:

The beginners guide to Evidence-based Practice for Nursing, Health and Social Care.
An Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Health aims to help students, educators, mentors and professionals to make sense of knowledge derived from research and how to use it as a basis for making sound decisions about patient care. Covering everything from basic terminology to the application of Evidence-based Practice in your everyday routine, this text is the guide to better practice.

Written in a accessible and interactive style, An Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Health clearly sets out what Evidence-based Practice is, why it is important and how you can use it successfully to improve patient care.

Key Features for success in Evidence-based Practice:

Simply and quickly shows you what Evidence-based Practice is and how you can use it.
Helps you to develop an understanding of the policies driving Evidence-based Practice and professional development.
Regular reinforcement of your learning through integrated Activities and end-of-chapter self assessment.
Extensive references and suggestions for further reading and online research.
Integrated Glossary keeps you up-to-date with the latest jargon.

Contents:

PrefaceChapter 1: What is Research?Chapter 2: What is Evidence and Evidence-Based Practice?Chapter 3: Why do we need an Evidence Base in our Clinical Practice?

Chapter 4: Clinical Guidelines and the need for Clinical Audit.Chapter 5: Change Management in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice.

Answers to post-test questions

Index