F.A. Davis Company

Employers expect new graduates to be well-versed in evidence-based practice—its theory and its implementation. Begin with a concise introduction to evidence-based practice to gain a full perspective of what it is and why it's so important. Then draw upon must-have guidance and tools that will help you immediately apply what you’ve learned in both classroom and clinical settings. This practical, step-by-step approach develops the critical-thinking and decision-making skills you need to effectively apply and deliver effective patient care.

You’ll find separate four sections that consider the context of evidence-based practice, theories and models, ways to find and implement the best sources of evidence, and the application of evidence-based practice to specific nursing specialties.

Perfect for a stand-alone, evidence-based course or for integrating throughout the nursing curriculum.

• Thorough explanations of the importance of evidence-based practice.
• A unique, global perspective that emphasizes the use of models and theories.
• Guidance on how to implement the evidence-based process into practice.
• Coverage of evidence-based practice for multiple clinical areas.
• Clinical vignettes depicting how to incorporate qualitative and quantitative aspects of evidence into practice.
• Learning objectives
• Text boxes throughout describing the significance of evidence-based practice as it relates to the chapters, highlighting interdisciplinary rounds, and providing tools for learning and practice.
• Key terms bolded and defined throughout the text.
• End-of-chapter-questions honing recognition, application, and critical thinking skills.

1. Background and Context – What is Evidence-Based Practice and Who Cares?
   1. Professional Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice
   2. Elements of Evidence-Based Practice
   3. Global Perspectives and Borderless Knowledge
2. Models for Evidence-Based Practice
   4. Why Bother With Theory?
   5. A Sampler of Conceptual Frameworks and Models
   6. Common Principles
3. How to Do Evidence-Based Practice
   7. Overview of the Evidence-Based Practice Process
   8. Ask and Assess: Questioning
   9. Acquire and Diagnose: Linking the Problem with Finding Best Sources of Evidence
   10. Appraise and Plan I: All Evidence Is Not Created Equal
   11. Appraise and Plan II: Pre-appraised and Synthetic Sources of Evidence
   12. Apply and Implement I: Decision-making and Integrating Preference and Clinical Expertise
   13. Apply and Implement II: Individual Nurse Implementation
   14. Apply and Implement III: Nursing Systems of Evidence Implementation
   15. Apply and Implement IV: National and International Systems of Evidence Implementation
   16. Assess and Evaluate: Outcome Measurement and Revision of Plan
4. Putting It All Together
   17. Medical-Surgical Nursing
   18. Evidence implementation to Provide Safe Nursing Care to Laboring Women
   19. Nursing Care of Children
   20. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
   21. Nursing Care of the Older Adult
   22. Community Health Nursing