SAGE - Student Study Site for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing, Second Edition

Authors: Peter Ellis

Pub Date: April 2013

Pages:168

About the Book

Welcome to the Companion Website for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing

The need for an evidence base for nursing practice is widely accepted. However, what constitutes evidence and how nurses might apply it to practice is not always clear. This book guides nursing students through the process of identifying, appraising and applying evidence in nursing practice. It explores a wide range of differing sources of evidence and knowledge, and helps students to develop key skills of critiquing research and using evidence in clinical decision making. The second edition includes practical examples of getting evidence and research into practice, the importance of considering multiple perspectives as evidence, new material on systematic reviews and secondary research, new case studies from each field of practice and a clearer colour design.

Key Features:

Each chapter is linked to relevant NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters so students can see what is required of them in order to become a registered nurse.
Scenarios and case studies show how evidence-based approaches can be used successfully in nursing practice
Activities help students to build confidence in applying the principles of evidence-based practice.

Please click here to see the Table of Contents

About the Author

Peter Ellis is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University and Programme Director for Health and Social Care Interprofessional Practice.

Reviews

“This book is an excellent text for students at all stages of their course, either for introducing or developing their understanding of Evidence-based practice. It is easy to read and identifies resources for the readers to access.”
Karen Hayward (University Campus Suffolk)

“An excellent text, I have recommended it to the students who are undertaking my Evidence Based Health Care & Research Module. Thank you.”
Lisa Whiting (University of Hertfordshire)

“An excellent introductory text for those students moving on from understanding research methods, to critiquing and evaluating the evidence. A great companion volume to Ellis' Understanding Research for Nursing Students.”
Anji Waring (University of Plymouth)

“An excellent text which will guide the student to understand the importance of evidence in application to nursing practice. The case studies are particularly helpful in demonstrating the link to nursing practice.”
Marguerita Leyden (University of Salford)

First-time Users

Many of the materials on the instructor site, are only available to Faculty and Administrative Staff at Higher Education Institutions who have been approved to request Review Copies by SAGE.

To create an account, please click here. In order to be approved, you must provide your institution and the course that you are or will be teaching. Once you have created an account and you have been validated as a faculty member, you will be able to access the instructor site.

Please note: Validation usually takes approximately 24-48 hours to be completed.

f you have any questions, please contact SAGE Customer Service at +44 (0) 20 7 324 8500 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Returning Users

If you already have an account with SAGE, log in using the email address and password created when registering with SAGE.