Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals - Softcover

Barker, Janet H; Linsley, Paul; Kane, Ros

9781473925038: Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473925037 ISBN 13: 9781473925038

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2016

In the current healthcare climate, it is more important than ever to be able to select and find the right evidence for your practice to ensure patients receive safe, high quality care. The fully updated new edition of this comprehensive book helps nurses and healthcare professionals understand how to use evidence in all aspects of care, with plenty of examples and activities to help relate concepts to practice. The new edition features:

* Explanation of what values-based practice means and how it fits alongside evidence-based practice

* A new chapter on innovation and improvement to help you make a difference in your practice

* Even more examples from a range of professions to understand how different professions work together

* Learning features to make it easier to learn, including word puzzles, chapter summaries and a glossary

It is essential reading for all pre-qualifying and qualified nursing and allied health students who are exploring evidence-based practice for the first time.

Janet Barker was formerly Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Nottingham. Paul Linsley and Ros Kane are both Principal Lecturers at the University of Lincoln.

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About the Author:

Dr Janet Barker has been involved in nursing for forty years, starting as a cadet nurse at 16 years of age in an Orthopaedic Hospital, moving into general nursing and finally working as a mental health nurse, in both inpatient and community settings. The last twenty years have been spent in nurse education. Janet has vast experience of organising and delivering undergraduate pre-registration nursing courses, taking on the role of Course Director of the Diploma/BSc(Hons) in Nursing programme at the University of Nottingham, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy in 2005. Janet received the University of Nottingham ′Dearing Award′ in 2011 in recognition of her ′outstanding contribution to the development of teaching and student learning′. She retired as Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham in July 2011, however continues to keep abreast of current developments in nursing.

Review:

′An excellent, comprehensive resource that will support both the undergraduate and graduate practitioner to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of evidence based concepts. The chapters are informative, provide clear explanations and include scenarios and activities to consolidate learning. The authors bring clarity to this complex aspect of care.′ Gaynor Fenton, University of Salford

Author: Gaynor Fenton, University of Salford Published On: 2016-01-21

‘This is a key text for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and implement evidence based practice. This revised third edition sets out key elements of evidence-based practice and care in an accessible manner with some good examples and activities that relate to contemporary clinical practice.’ Dr Ray Samuriwo, Cardiff University

Author: Dr Ray Samuriwo Published On: 2016-01-25

′An excellent introduction to evidence based practice for undergraduates, the text is clearly and logically laid out to support students in developing their skills and understanding. The new edition retains these previous strengths, with well-integrated enhancements including expanded sections on searching for evidence and applying evidence for system improvement.′ Graham McCaffrey, University of Calgary

Author: Graham McCaffrey Published On: 2016-01-28

′Evidence Based Practice provides an informative and practical guide to searching for literature, critical appraisal and understanding the principles of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The content is immediately accessible to the student with many supporting activities. Evidence Based Practice is a suitable text for both undergraduate and post graduate nursing students.′ Natasha Recchia, University of Nottigham Author: Natasha Recchia Published On: 2016-01-28

‘The writing is contextualised throughout to the healthcare arena making it more understandable to the healthcare professional or student. This book is ideal for those new to research and evidence based practice. The clarity of the language and clear presentation of the chapters would also be suitable for International students.’ Sue Jackson, University of Northumbria

Author: Sue Jackson Published On: 2016-02-08

This book provides a clear and measured account of the increasing need for clinicians to articulate the knowledge on which they make decisions and the part that evidence plays in driving practice forward. This fully updated new edition of this comprehensive book helps nurses and healthcare professionals understand how to use evidence in all aspects of care, with plenty of examples and activities to help relate concepts to practice. Author: Brett Holmes

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