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Evidence-Based Nursing The Research-Practice Connection

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ISBN-10: 1449697496

ISBN-13: 9781449697495

Edition: 3rd 2014 (Revised)

Authors: Sarah Jo Brown

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Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection, Third Edition is a key resource designed to teach nursing students how to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). The text provides basic knowledge regarding research methodology and gives readers the confidence they need to appraise published research critically. Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection, Third Edition is written in a plain and informal style that appeals to both students and educators, and the content is timely as it links EBP to recent work in the Safety and Quality programs that are underway in healthcare and nursing.In the first section of the text, Sarah Jo Brown offers five common research…    
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Book details

List price: $121.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 2/12/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Lead-in
Contributor
Nursing Research
The Research-Practice Connection
Research to Practice
Evidence
Evidence-Based Clinical Protocols
Evidence-Based Care
Short History of Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Your Path to Evidence-Based Practice
References
Research Evidence
Types of Research Evidence
Findings from an Original Study
Conclusions of a Systematic Review
Recommendations of an Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
Going Forward
References
Reading Research Articles
Starting Point
Format of Study Reports
Reading Approach
Wading In
References
Qualitative Research
Data Collection and Analysis
Qualitative Description
Uniqueness of Qualitative Studies
Exemplar
Profile and Commentary
References
Descriptive Research
Natural Conditions
Study Variables
Target Population and Sampling
Results
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary
References
Correlation Research
Relationship
Measuring Relationship
Correlational Design
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary
References
Experimental Research
Chapter Layout
Section 1: Understanding Experimental Methods
Key Features of Experimental Studies
Limitations of Randomized Experiments
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary: Introduction and Methods
Section 2: Understanding Study Results
Was One Intervention More Effective Than the Others?
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary: Results and Discussion
References
Cohort Research
Cohort Studies
Case-Control Studies
Wrap-Up
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary
Discussion
References
Systematic Reviews
Types of Systematic Reviews
The IRR Production Process
Use of IRRs
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary
References
Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Forerunners to Clinical Protocols
EbCPG Production Process
Formats
Comorbidity
Exemplar
Profile & Commentary
Wrap-Up
References
Evidence-Based Practice
The Evidence-Based Practice Impact Model
References
Asking Clinical Questions
Triggers
Questions Not Answerable by Research Evidence
Forming a Useful Project Question
References
Searching for Research Evidence
Searching for EbCPGs and SRs
Sources of EbCPGs and SRs
Searching Databases
A Final Word and a Few Tips
References
Appraising Research Evidence
Appraisal Systems
Appraisal in General
Synopsis
Credibility
Clinical Significance
Applicability
Practical Considerations
Reference
Appraising Recommendations of Clinical Practice Guidelines
AGREE and GRADE
An Appraisal Guide for Use by the Nurse with a BSN
Your Turn
References
Appraising Conclusions of Integrative Research Reviews
Synopsis
Credibility
Clinical Significance
Applicability
Your Turn
References
Appraising Findings of Original Studies
Broad Credibility Issues
Appraisal of the Findings of a Qualitative Study
Appraisal of the Findings of a Quantitative Study
Clinical Significance
Applicability
Your Turn
Across-Studies Analysis
Wrap-Up
References
Evidence-Based Practice
Professional Action
Evidence-Based Care Design305
Prespecification: Evidence-Based Care Protocols
Point-of-Care Design: Individualized Care
Goal: Quality Care
EBP Projects
Organizational Integration of EBP
Research-Practice Lag
Recap
References
Evidence-Based Practice Participation Scenarios
Join a Project Team
Make a Poster
Present an Idea or Concern
Contribute to a Patient Care Conference
Build Your EBP Knowledge and Skills
References
Research-Informed Practice
RIP Opportunities
The Information Intersection
Point-of-Care Formats Resources
Clinical Decision Support
My Ending-Your Beginning
References
Appraisal Guide: Recommendations of a Clinical Practice Guideline
Completed Appraisal: Recommendations of a Clinical Practice Guideline
Appraisal Guide: Conclusions of an Integrative Research Review
Completed Appraisal: Conclusions of an Integrative Research Review
Appraisal Guide: Findings of a Qualitative Study
Appraisal Guide: Findings of a Quantitative Study
Completed Appraisal: Findings of a Quantitative Study
Completed Findings Table
List of Evidence-Based, Point-of-Care, Summary Resources
Glossary
Index