Evidence-based Practice in Nursing (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)

The need for an evidence base for nursing practice is widely accepted. However, what constitutes evidence and how nurses might apply it to practice is not always clear. This book guides nursing students through the process of identifying, appraising and applying evidence in nursing practice. It explores a wide range of differing sources of evidence and knowledge, and helps students to develop key skills of critiquing research and using evidence in clinical decision-making.

The Second Edition includes practical examples of getting evidence and research into practice, the importance of considering multiple perspectives as evidence, features new material on systematic reviews and secondary research, includes new case studies from each field of practice, has a clearer, colour text design, and presents additional examples, and activities on the Companion Website for the book.

Peter Ellis is an independent nursing and health and social care writer and consultant, and CEO of Intelligent Care Software. He is also an Expert Witness for nursing and social care. Peter was most recently a Registered Manager and Nursing Director in the Hospice and social care settings. Prior to this, he was a senior lecturer and programme director at Canterbury Christ Church University where he taught understanding research, among other topics, to undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. Peter is also an Honorary Senior Research Fellow of Canterbury Christ Church University and has a special interest, including ongoing research, in palliative and end-of-life care