Evidence-Based Practice: A Guide To Successful Implementation

Evidence-Based Practice: A Guide to Successful Implementation

A brief how-to guide to evidence-based practice for nursesWhat to do, how to do it, and whyThis guide explains everything you need to know to successfully implement evidence-based practice (EBP). Carefully progressing from the fundamental facts to full application, the book tells you exactly what EBP is, and describes how to:- Create a culture of EBP- Use journal clubs- Answer questions with nursing research- Relate EBP and nursing research to your journey to designationBuild your confidence as you increase your knowledgeMaking the transition to EBP requires learning new skills and using a different process for clinical decision making. To smooth and speed your progress, this extremely practical reference includes:- Case studies that reveal the real-life consequences, so you can learn from the successes of your colleagues- Exercises to familiarize you with EBP and give you a preview of practice- Helpful checklists to reinforce the text- Examples from practice to help you implement EBP in your own facilityImprove outcomes, patient care, and satisfactionA successful EBP program brings benefits for you, your patients, and your facility. Whether you are new to nursing or an experienced clinician who just needs to master EBP, this guide will give you the answers to all your questions.Book Topics at a GlanceChapter 1: What is evidence-based practice?Chapter 2: Creating a culture of evidence-based practiceChapter 3: Accessing and appraising resourcesChapter 4: Evidence-based practice becomes a realityChapter 5: Journal clubsChapter 6: Answering questions with nursing researchChapter 7: Nursing excellence and evidence-based practiceChapter 8: Examples of evidence-based nursing practice