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PublisherDavis Company, F. A.

ISBN-100803666632

ISBN-139780803666634

eBay Product ID (ePID)242605152

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Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameIntroduction to Evidence-Based Practice : a Practical Guide for Nursing

SubjectNursing / Social, Ethical & Legal Issues, Evidence-Based Medicine, Nursing / General

Publication Year2020

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorLeslie Rittenmeyer, Lisa Hopp

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight1.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2020-045424

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentUNIT I: Background and Context Chapter 1: Professional Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 2: Elements of Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 3: Global Perspectives and Borderless Knowledge UNIT II: Models for Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 4: Why Bother With Theory? Chapter 5: A Sampler of Conceptual Frameworks and Models Chapter 6: Common Principles UNIT III: How to Do Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 7: Overview of the Evidence-Based Practice Process Chapter 8: Ask and Assess: Questioning Chapter 9: Acquire and Diagnose: Linking the Problem with Finding Best Sources of Evidence Chapter 10: Appraise and Plan I: All Evidence Is Not Created Equal Chapter 11: Appraise and Plan II: Pre-Appraised and Synthetic Sources of Evidence Chapter 12: Apply and Implement I: Decision Making and Integrating Preference and Clinical Expertise Chapter 13: Apply and Implement II: Individual Nurse Implementation Chapter 14: Apply and Implement III: Nursing Systems of Evidence Implementation Chapter 15: Apply and Implement IV: National and International Systems of Evidence Implementation Chapter 16: Assess and Evaluate: Outcome Measurement and Revision of Plan UNIT IV: Putting It All Together Chapter 17: Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 18: Evidence Implementation to Provide Safe Nursing Care to Laboring Women Chapter 19: Nursing Care of Children Chapter 20: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Chapter 21: Nursing Care of the Older Adult Chapter 22: Community Health Nursing Glossary Index

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

SynopsisDo you speak EBP? Be prepared for the world of evidence-based practice which is now an integral part of nursing. It's at the heart of the decisions you'll make every day and the language common to all healthcare professionals. This practical, step-by-step approach introduces you to who , what , why , when , and how of evidence-based practice. You'll develop the critical-thinking and decision-making skills you need to meet the expectations of employers to deliver safe and effective patient care. Perfect for a stand-alone, evidence-based course or for integrating throughout the nursing curriculum. See what students, practitioners, and educators are saying online about the previous edition... Great book. " I really enjoyed this book. It is written clearly and is an easy read considering the topic. It will stay with me the rest of my nursing career." --Teresa R. Best EBP book for nursing! " This is an excellent book for clinicians in practice or undergraduate nursing program. The ancillaries that accompany the text are incredible... I found the podcasts with world leaders in EBP to be engaging and real, bringing their perspective to life. The book really filled a gap in knowledge about EBP..." --Amazon Reviewer, Offers thorough explanations of the importance of evidence-based practice, with a unique, global perspective that emphasizes the use of models and theories. Includes guidance on how to implement the evidence-based process into practice, and coverage of evidence-based practice for multiple clinical areas., Thorough explanations of the importance of evidence-based practice A unique, global perspective that emphasizes the use of models and theories Guidance on how to implement the evidence-based process into practice Coverage of evidence-based practice for multiple clinical areas "Clinical Stories", clinical vignettes depicting how to incorporate qualitative and quantitative aspects of evidence into practice Learning objectives Text boxes throughout describing the significance of evidence-based practice as it relates to the chapters, highlighting interdisciplinary rounds, and providing tools for learning and practice. Key terms bolded and defined throughout the text End-of-chapter-questions honing recognition, application, and critical thinking skills

LC Classification NumberRT41