Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare

<p><b>The beginners guide to Evidence-based Practice for Nursing, Health and Social Care</b>.<br><i>An Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Health</i> 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.<br><br>Written in a accessible and interactive style, <i>An Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Nursing & Health</i> clearly sets out what Evidence-based Practice is, why it is important and how you can use it successfully to improve patient care.<br><br><b>Key Features for success in Evidence-based Practice:</b></p><ul> <li>Simply and quickly shows you what Evidence-based Practice is and how you can use it. </li> <li>Helps you to develop an understanding of the policies driving Evidence-based Practice and professional development. </li> <li>Regular reinforcement of your learning through integrated Activities and end-of-chapter self assessment. </li> <li>Extensive references and suggestions for further reading and online research. </li> <li>Integrated Glossary keeps you up-to-date with the latest jargon.</li> </ul> <p><b>Preface</b><b>Chapter 1: What is Research?</b><b>Chapter 2: What is Evidence and Evidence-Based Practice?</b><b>Chapter 3: Why do we need an Evidence Base in our Clinical Practice?<br><br><b>Chapter 4: Clinical Guidelines and the need for Clinical Audit.</b>Chapter 5: Change Management in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice.<br><br>Answers to post-test questions<br><br>Index</b></p>