Fast Facts for Evidence-Based Practice: Implementing EBP in a Nutshell

by Maryann Godshall PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN (Editor)

Overview

Designated a 2014 Doodyís Core Title by Doodyís Medical Reviews

Concise and comprehensive, this book covers the basics of nursing research and the essentials of how to implement Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Using the short, reader-friendly, Fast Facts Series 'style,' the book is designed for those RNs studying Evidence Based Practice (EBP) who want quick access core content.

Undergraduate nursing students who want a solid review of evidence based practice (& nursing research) will also find this book useful, as well as RN to BSNs student who need to assimilate content on basic nursing research. It is vital for both the practicing RNs and students to know the basics of EBP and understand how EBP can be implemented.

Key features covered include:

• Delivery of a wide scope of EBP content in the abbreviated style of the Fast Facts series
• Includes coverage of quantitative and qualitative research approaches, defining the 'compelling question', finding and critiquing the evidence, and disseminating the research
• Unlocks the mystery surrounding systematic reviews and searching a database
• Class-tested content, used in seated and online course environments

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826105684
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/07/2009
Series:	Fast Facts
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
Chapter 2: Asking the Compelling Question
Chapter 3: Understanding Research
Chapter 4: Quantitative Research
Chapter 5: Qualitative Research
Chapter 6: Finding the Evidence
Chapter 7: Grading and Evaluating the Evidence
Chapter 8: Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence
Chapter 9: Case Examples