Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals (3rd Edition)

- Reviews -

'An excellent, comprehensive resource that will support both the undergraduate and graduate practitioner to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of evidence based concepts. The chapters are informative, provide clear explanations and include scenarios and activities to consolidate learning. The authors bring clarity to this complex aspect of care.' Gaynor Fenton, University of Salford -- Gaynor Fenton, University of Salford 'This is a key text for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and implement evidence based practice. This revised third edition sets out key elements of evidence-based practice and care in an accessible manner with some good examples and activities that relate to contemporary clinical practice.' Dr Ray Samuriwo, Cardiff University -- Dr Ray Samuriwo 'An excellent introduction to evidence based practice for undergraduates, the text is clearly and logically laid out to support students in developing their skills and understanding. The new edition retains these previous strengths, with well-integrated enhancements including expanded sections on searching for evidence and applying evidence for system improvement.' Graham McCaffrey, University of Calgary -- Graham McCaffrey 'Evidence Based Practice provides an informative and practical guide to searching for literature, critical appraisal and understanding the principles of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The content is immediately accessible to the student with many supporting activities. Evidence Based Practice is a suitable text for both undergraduate and post graduate nursing students.' -- Natasha Recchia 'The writing is contextualised throughout to the healthcare arena making it more understandable to the healthcare professional or student. This book is ideal for those new to research and evidence based practice. The clarity of the language and clear presentation of the chapters would also be suitable for International students.' -- Sue Jackson

- Author Bio -

Dr Janet Barker has been involved in nursing for forty years, starting as a cadet nurse at 16 years of age in an Orthopaedic Hospital, moving into general nursing and finally working as a mental health nurse, in both inpatient and community settings. The last twenty years have been spent in nurse education. Janet has vast experience of organising and delivering undergraduate pre-registration nursing courses, taking on the role of Course Director of the Diploma/BSc(Hons) in Nursing programme at the University of Nottingham, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy in 2005. Janet received the University of Nottingham 'Dearing Award' in 2011 in recognition of her 'outstanding contribution to the development of teaching and student learning'. She retired as Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham in July 2011, however continues to keep abreast of current developments in nursing. Paul Linsley has worked largely in Acute and Forensic Mental Health settings both as a clinician and as a manager. He sits on various national health and social care bodies and is an active researcher in his field of interest. Paul has presented at International Conferences and holds a number of awards. As a Principal Lecturer at the University of Lincoln he teaches on a number of courses, single and joint honours undergraduate programmes, research masters programmes and pre and post registration nurse training programmes. He has written on a number of mental health issues, including emotional intelligence, health informatics and the management of health care violence and aggression. He as an interest in values-based practice and this is reflected in this book and engaging the service user as part of nurse education.

- Full Details -

Status:	No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13:	9781529775914
Published:	24 May 2022
Published In:	United Kingdom
Imprint:	SAGE Publications
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Format:	Paperback
Height:	242mm
Width:	170mm
Pages:	264

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