Bernadette Melnyk,Ellen, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN Fineout-Overholt

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice

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Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice, 4th Edition provides practical strategies and real-world examples to help nurses make evidence-based decisions and improve patient outcomes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 823 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2018
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins


Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice,4th Edition Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk,PhD,RN,APRN-CNP,FAANP,FNAP,FAAN and Ellen Fineout-Overholt,PhD,RN,FNAP,FAAN is a comprehensive and practical guide that empowers nurses and healthcare professionals to enhance their clinical decision-making capabilities and improve patient outcomes. Written in a straightforward and conversational style, this text delivers real-world examples and meaningful strategies in every chapter to help practitioners confidently meet the challenges of modern clinical practice and ensure positive patient outcomes.

The fourth edition of this text has been updated to reflect the most current implications of evidence-based practice (EBP) on health policy and the context, content, and outcomes of implementing EBP competencies in clinical and academic settings. New features such as "Making Connections: An EBP Exemplar," "Chapters that Reflect the Most Current Implications of EBP on Health Policy," "Learning Objectives and EBP Terms to Learn at Both the Unit and Chapter Levels," "Making EBP Real," "EBP Fast Facts," and "Clinical Scenarios" have been introduced to further enhance the learning experience.

"Making Connections: An EBP Exemplar" opens each unit with an unfolding case study of EBP in real-life practice, immersing readers in the practical application of evidence-based principles. This feature helps practitioners connect theory with practice and apply EBP concepts to clinical scenarios.

Chapters in the book are organized in a logical and coherent manner, covering key topics such as evidence-based research, critical appraisal, clinical decision-making, implementation, and evaluation. Each chapter includes learning objectives, EBP terms to learn, and practical examples to reinforce key concepts and enhance understanding.

"Making EBP Real" features continue to end each unit with real-world examples that demonstrate the principles of EBP applied. These examples help practitioners see the relevance and practical applications of EBP in their daily practice and provide a deeper understanding of how evidence-based decisions can improve patient outcomes.

"EBP Fast Facts" reinforce key points at a glance, making it easy for practitioners to review and remember important information.

Clinical Scenarios clarify the EBP process and enhance practitioners' rapid appraisal capabilities. These scenarios provide practical examples and questions that help practitioners apply EBP principles to clinical situations and make informed decisions.

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice,4th Edition is an essential resource for nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and other healthcare professionals who want to improve their clinical practice and deliver the highest quality care to their patients. By incorporating evidence-based principles into their decision-making processes, practitioners can enhance their clinical expertise, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare.

Weight: 1308g
Dimension: 179 x 252 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496387035
Edition number: Fourth, International Edition

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