Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses

Understanding what evidence is, how to appraise it and apply it to practice, are essential skills for all nurses. Taking a step-by-step approach, this practical book shows how to identify and evaluate the different types of evidence available and to critically appraise the studies that lie behind them. It also looks at the ways in which findings are integrated into practice, showing how research evidence can be applied to clinical decision-making and the delivery of patient care. Key features include:

Reflective and problem-solving exercises

Chapter summaries

Further reading sections

Self-test exercise and

Glossary of key terms.

Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses is an engaging and easy to use book that will help the reader to enhance or change their professional practice. It has been designed to map onto the pre-registration curriculum and will be invaluable reading for all nursing students, as well as practitioners.