Evidence-based practice for nurses & healthcare professionals / Janet Barker, Paul Linsley & Ros Kane.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-222) and index.

Part I. Introducing evidence-based practice. Introduction : what is evidence-based practice? / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- The nature of knowledge, evidence and how to ask the right questions / Janet Barker, Amanda Thompson and Ros Kane -- Patient and public involvement / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- Clinical judgment and decision making / Janet Barker, Paul Linsley and Ian Trueman -- Finding the evidence / Janet Barker and Marishona Ortega -- Conclusion to Part I -- -- Part II. Critiquing the evidence. What is critical appraisal? / Janet Barker and Ros Kane -- Critical appraisal and quantitative research / Janet Barker and Ros Kane -- Critical appraisal and qualitative research / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- Systematic reviews and evidence-based practice / Janet Barker and Marishona Ortega -- Conclusion to Part II -- -- Part III. Making changes. Moving from evidence to practice development / Janet Barker, Ros Kane and Ian McGonagle -- Reflection, portfolios and evidence-based practice / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- Practice development, innovation and improvement / Paul Linsley -- Conclusion to Part III.