Designed to teach how to engage in evidence-based practice. This text provides basic knowledge regarding research methodology and gives students the confidence they need to appraise published research critically. Perfect for students and practicing nurses without exposure to evidence-based practice content, it addresses learning objectives using an organized, easy-to-read approach.

The Second Edition has been completely revised with all new exemplar research articles. It also contains two new chapters on asking clinical questions using the PICOT approach and participation scenarios that describe specific ways for staff nurse to participate in evidence-based practice

Table of Contents

Chapter  1  The Research-Practice Connection
Chapter  2  Research Evidence
Chapter  3  Reading Research Articles
Chapter  4  Qualitative Research
Chapter  5  Descriptive Research
Chapter  6  Correlation Research
Chapter  7  Experimental Research
Chapter  8  Cohort Research
Chapter  9  Systematic Research Reviews
Chapter  10  Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Chapter  11  Asking Clinical Questions
Chapter  12  Searching for Research Evidence
Chapter  13  Appraising Research Evidence
Chapter  14  Appraising Recommendation of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Chapter  15  Appraising Conclusion of Integrative Research Reviews
Chapter  16  Appraising Findings of Single, Original Studies
Chapter  17  Evidence-Based Practice 
Chapter  18  Participation Scenarios 
Chapter  19  Research-Informed Practice 

©2012, 429 pages.