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

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schmidt, Nola A. (Editor), Brown, Janet M. (Janet Marie), 1947- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, Mass. : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2015]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Nursing > Research.
Evidence-based nursing.
Nursing Research > methods.
Evidence-Based Nursing.
Table of Contents:
  • What is evidence-based practice?
  • Using evidence through collaboration to promote excellence in nursing practice
  • Identifying research questions
  • Finding sources of evidence
  • Linking theory, research, and practice
  • Key principles of quantitative designs
  • Quantitative designs : using numbers to provide evidence
  • Epidemiological designs : using data to understand populations
  • Qualitative designs : using words to provide evidence
  • Collecting evidence
  • Using samples to provide evidence
  • Other sources of evidence
  • What do the quantitative data mean?
  • What do the qualitative data mean?
  • Weighing in on the evidence
  • Transitioning evidence to practice
  • Developing oneself as an innovator
  • Evaluating outcomes of innovations
  • Sharing the insights with others.