Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

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'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 -- Gaynor Fenton, University of Salford '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 -- Dr Ray Samuriwo '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 -- Graham McCaffrey '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 -- Natasha Recchia '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 -- Sue Jackson 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. -- Brett Holmes