Limit search to available items
Book Cover
E-book
Author Aveyard, Helen

Title A beginner's guide to evidence-based practice in health and social care / Helen Aveyard and Pam Sharp
Edition 2nd ed
Published Maidenhead, Berkshire, England ; New York : Open University Press, 2013

Copies

Description 1 online resource
Contents Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Praise for this book; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Aim of this book; Examples; How to get the most from this book; Use the symbols; 1: What is evidence-based practice?; Have clear reasons for your practice decisions and your care; Defining evidence-based practice; Exploring the components of evidence-based practice; What are the consequences of not taking an evidence-based approach?; What does evidence-based practice mean to me?; In summary; Key points; 2: Where did evidence-based practice come from?
Moving from tradition and ritual towards an evidence-based approachThe developing research culture; The on-going information revolution; Why is there so much information available?; So how does this 'information revolution' affect me?; In summary; Key points; 3: Using evidence in your decision making and to answer practical questions; Evidence and decision making; The consequences and implications of your decision; What types of evidence do we need to make different decisions?; What kind of evidence is available?; Finding the right type of research evidence for your decision or question
Research that is directly applicable or highly relevantResearch that has not been conducted in your particular setting or with your patient or client group; What other 'evidence' is there out there?; In summary; Key points; 4: What are the different types of research and how do they help us answer different questions?; How do I recognize research?; Systematic reviews and good quality literature reviews; Quantitative research; Experimental and non-experimental quantitative research; Qualitative studies; Different approaches to qualitative research; Which type of research is best?
What does the term 'hierarchy of evidence' mean?What about using secondary sources?; Use of policy and guidelines; Non-research-based evidence; In summary; Key points; 5: How do I find relevant evidence to support my practice and learning?; Focussing the topic and refining the question; Focussing and structuring your question using PICOT (or PICO); Searching for relevant evidence; The importance of a comprehensive approach to searching for literature; How to develop an effective search strategy; In summary; Key points; 6: How do I know if the evidence is convincing and useful?
What is critical appraisal?The importance of critical appraisal; Defining the terms used in judging the quality of research; Getting started with critical appraisal; Getting to know your literature; General critical appraisal tools; Specific critical appraisal tools; Key questions to ask when reviewing different types of evidence; Key questions to ask of review articles and good quality literature reviews; Key questions to ask of quantitative studies; Key questions to ask of qualitative studies; Key questions to ask of professional and clinical guidance and policy
Summary The best-selling book provides a simple introduction to evidence-based practice in the field of health and social care
Notes Previous edition: 2009
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 4, 2013)
Subject Evidence-based medicine -- Great Britain
Evidence-based social work -- Great Britain
Clinical Medicine -- standards
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Human Services.
Evidence-based medicine
Evidence-based social work
SUBJECT United Kingdom
Subject Great Britain
Form Electronic book
Author Sharp, Pam
ISBN 9780335246731
0335246737