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Preface | |
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Contributors | |
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Evidence-Based Practice in Health Care | |
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Introduction | |
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What is Evidence-Based Practice? | |
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Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice | |
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EBP and Professional Practice | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Making the Case for Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Introduction | |
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Identifying the Forum and the Message | |
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How to Talk with Groups About EBP | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Leadership and Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Introduction | |
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EBP in Clinical Practice: A History | |
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The Role of the Individual | |
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Creating the Context-System Development | |
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Building the Structural Components | |
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The Evidence Base-What Does the Research Tell Us? | |
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Influence of External Forces | |
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Sustainability | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Preparing and Sustaining Staff Knowledge About EBP | |
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Introduction | |
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New Employee Orientation | |
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Educational Strategies and Resources | |
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Introductory EBP Education | |
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Reading and Appraising Research for Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Advanced EBP Content | |
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Research Content | |
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Introducing the Graduate Nurse to Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Maintaining and Updating Knowledge and Skills | |
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Motivating Professional Staff | |
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Professional Recognition for EBP | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Developing a Structure for Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Introduction | |
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EBP or Research Council | |
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Council Composition and Members | |
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Membership Terms | |
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Council Charter | |
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Relationship of EBP Council with Standing Committees/Councils | |
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Steering Committee | |
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Relationship of EBP Council with Nursing Units | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Guiding Principles for Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Introduction | |
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Defining Evidence-Based Practice for an Organization | |
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Writing a Mission Statement for EBP | |
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Identifying Objectives for Evidence-Based Practice | |
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Selecting an Organizational Evidence-Based Practice Model | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Determining Resources Available for EBP | |
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Introduction | |
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Assessing Organizational Readiness | |
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The Critical Foundation: The Leadership Support | |
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Staff Development Resources | |
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Real-Time Resources | |
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Resources for Searching for Evidence | |
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Practical Resources | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Systems for Identifying EBP Opportunities | |
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Introduction | |
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Communication Processes Within the Organization | |
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Linkages with Other Organizational Departments and Groups | |
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Processes for Helping Clinicians Recognize Opportunities | |
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Tools for Prioritizing EBP Opportunities | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Systems for Defining and Appraising Evidence | |
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Introduction | |
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Review of Leveling Models | |
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Finding the Evidence | |
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References | |
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Designing Studies for EBP | |
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Introduction | |
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Conducting Systematic Reviews | |
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Design of Clinical Science Projects | |
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Design of Clinical Research | |
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References | |
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Using Technology to Support EBP | |
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Introduction | |
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Asking an Answerable Question | |
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Creating a Search Strategy | |
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Knowing Where to Look | |
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Public Sources of EBP Information | |
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Free Access Sources for Research Results | |
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Organizational Web Sites | |
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Local Resources | |
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References | |
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EBP Implementation | |
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Introduction | |
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Mentoring | |
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Champions of Change | |
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How to Use EBP Models to Guide Practice Change | |
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Journal Clubs | |
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Resources for Effective Implementation of EBP | |
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Integrating Evidence into Policies and Procedures | |
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Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) | |
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National Resources | |
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Disseminating the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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Acknowledgement | |
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References | |
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Evidence-Based Practice Dissemination | |
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Introduction | |
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Appropriate Audience | |
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Writing an Abstract | |
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Creating a Poster Presentation | |
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Effective Podium Presentations | |
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Writing for Publication | |
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References | |
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Integrating Evidence-Based Practice with Organizational Systems: A Case Example | |
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Introduction | |
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Integrating Evidence in an Organization's Care Delivery Model | |
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Integrating Evidence in an Organization's Professional Practice Model | |
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Clinical Quality | |
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Integration of Evidence-Based Practice into Quality Improvement | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Mock Survey Questions for the New Knowledge, Innovations & Improvements Component of the Magnet Site Survey | |
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Materials to Have Available for Magnet Site Visitors | |
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Checklist for Evaluating a Research Study | |
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Assessment of Internal Resources for EBP/Research Systems | |
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Prioritization Matrix | |
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Worksheet for Appraising a Practice Guideline | |
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Worksheet for Rating the Strength of a Body of Literature | |
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Worksheet for Planning and Evidence-Based Practice Review | |
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Planning a Focused Research Study | |
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The Link Between Evidence and Recommendations for Practice | |
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Index | |