Evidence-Informed Nursing A Guide for Clinical Nurses

This introductory guide 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 "Evidenced-Based Nursing" looks 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.

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 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 disseminationA summary of essential points to remember is included at the end of each chapter and the text is firmly grounded in the clinical context. Thisbook provides an indispensible reference guidesuitable for use at all levels of training and practice.

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

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