Evidence-based practice for nurses : appraisal and application of research

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schmidt, Nola A. (Author)
Other Authors: Brown, Janet M. [ (Janet Marie)] , 1947- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Sudbury, MA : Jones and Bartlett Publishers , c2009
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. What is evidence-based practice?
  • 2. Using evidence through collaboration to promote excellence in nursing practice
  • 3. Identifying research questions
  • 4. Finding sources of evidence
  • 5. Linking theory, research, and practice
  • 6. Quantitative designs: using numbers to provide evidence
  • 7. Qualitative designs: using words to provide evidence
  • 8. Collecting evidence
  • 9. Using samples to provide evidence
  • 10. Other sources of evidence
  • 11. What do the quantitative data mean?
  • 12. What do the qualitative data mean?
  • 13. Weighing in on the evidence
  • 14. Transitioning evidence to practice
  • 15. Developing oneself as an innovator
  • 16. Evaluating outcomes of innovations
  • 17. Sharing the insights with others