Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

Fourth Edition

Editor

Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN

Description

Helps readers to grasp the language and process of research with ease

With updated content and new references throughout, the fourth edition of this quick-access resource delivers key information on the foundations of evidence-based practice (EBP) and fundamental nursing research concepts. Readers of the new edition will benefit from information on the newest trends in EBP, new case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice, expanded coverage of EBP models, and end-of-chapter study questions with rationales to promote learning.

Written for students of EBP and practicing nurses who wish to integrate research-based theory into their daily practice, this resource outlines different types of research in easy-to-understand language with the goal of applying EBP into daily practice.

New to the Fourth Edition:

Updated throughout with new information and references
Includes case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice
Provides expanded coverage of EBP models
Offers study questions with rationales at the end of each chapter

Key Features:

Describes step by step how EBP can be implemented to improve patient care
Written in abbreviated "Fast Facts" style with brief, bulleted information
Includes examples of how hospitals and healthcare providers are integrating EBP into their practice
Advises students on developing and completing EBP projects

Contents

Preface

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Asking the Compelling Question
Models to Guide Evidence Based Practice
A Basic Understanding of Research
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Finding the Evidence
Evaluating the Evidence
Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence
Evidence-Based Practice in the Nurse Residency Program
Examples of a PICOT Process
Answers to Review Questions

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Glossary

Index

Authors

Maryann Godshall, PHD, CCRN, CPN, CNE, is an associate clinical Professor at Drexel University. At Drexel University, Dr. Godshall teaches adult critical care, pediatrics, pharmacology, and research. She has previously taught health and physical assessment, nursing concepts, evidence-based practice, and senior seminar. In addition, her responsibilities include syllabus development, management of course structure, administration of all grades, and facilitation of simulation experience. She previously taught at DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Northampton Community College, and Lehigh County Community College. Dr. Godshall's clinical experience includes the PICU Lehigh Valley Health Network, the PICU Education Specialist at St. Luke's University Network, Good Shepherd Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Inpatient pediatrics, pediatric home care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and medical–surgical telemetry. Dr. Godshall is certified in critical care (CCRN), pediatrics (CPN), and nursing education (CNE).

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