Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

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Helps readers to grasp the language and process of research with ease

With updated content and new references throughout, the fourth edition of this quick-access resource delivers key information on the foundations of evidence-based practice (EBP) and fundamental nursing research concepts. Readers of the new edition will benefit from information on the newest trends in EBP, new case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice, expanded coverage of EBP models, and end-of-chapter study questions with rationales to promote learning.

Written for students of EBP and practicing nurses who wish to integrate research-based theory into their daily practice, this resource outlines different types of research in easy-to-understand language with the goal of applying EBP into daily practice.

New to the Fourth Edition:

• Updated throughout with new information and references
• Includes case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice
• Provides expanded coverage of EBP models

• Offers study questions with rationales at the end of each chapter
  Key Features:

• Describes step by step how EBP can be implemented to improve patient care
• Written in abbreviated "Fast Facts" style with brief, bulleted information
• Includes examples of how hospitals and healthcare providers are integrating EBP into their practice
• Advises students on developing and completing EBP projects

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Preface

1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
2. Asking the Compelling Question
3. Models to Guide Evidence Based Practice
4. A Basic Understanding of Research
5. Quantitative Research
6. Qualitative Research
7. Finding the Evidence
8. Evaluating the Evidence
9. Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence
10. Evidence-Based Practice in the Nurse Residency Program
11. Examples of a PICOT Process
12. Answers to Review Questions
    Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Glossary

Index