Evidence-based practice for nurses : appraisal and application of research / appraisal and application of research / edited by Nola A. Schmidt, Janet M. Brown. - 2nd ed. - Sudbury, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2012. - xxiii, 522 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is evidence based practice? / by Nola Schmidt and Janet Brown -- Using evidence through collaboration to promote excellence in nursing practice / by Emily Griffin and Marita Titler -- Identifying research questions -- Finding sources of evidence -- Linking theory, research, and practice -- Quantitative designs : using numbers to provide evidence -- Qualitative designs : using words to provide evidence -- Collecting evidence -- Using samples to provide evidence -- Other sources of evidence -- What do the quantitative data mean? -- What do the qualitative data mean? -- Weighing in on the evidence -- Transitioning evidence to practice -- Developing oneself as an innovator -- Evaluating outcomes of innovations -- Sharing the insights with others.

9781449624071 (pbk.)

2010040551


Nursing--Research.
Evidence-based nursing.
Nursing Research--methods.
Evidence-Based Nursing.

RT81.5 / .E95 2012

610.73072

WY 20.5