Evidence-Based Practice: An Integrative Approach to Research, Administration, and Practice

Evidence-Based Practice: An Integrative Approach to Research, Administration, and Practice, Third Edition focuses on how research-based evidence drives scholarly practice. The text highlights how evidence can justify innovation and policy changes to improve patient outcomes. Through real-world examples, the authors strive to demonstrate how evidence-based research and nurse administrators can truly drive clinical best practices. The Third Edition provides students and professionals with the framework for evidence-based practice through its focus on translational science. It also features a section on scholarship in administrative practice along with content on critical appraisal and clinical practice scholarship. The hallmark of this text is its focus on evaluating and leveraging evidence-based practice research to deliver quality improvement changes, innovative patient care, improved outcomes, and lower cost. Key Features:Presents a global perspective on health policy and healthcare Covers the implementation and dissemination science applications to the EBP frameworkProvides the latest research evidence on educational strategies for patient and provider practices Discusses real-world examples from a clinical nurse leader perspective