Acknowledgments

Dedication

Unit 1 – Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Chapter 1: What is Evidence-Based Practice?

Chapter 2: Using Evidence through Collaboration to Promote Excellence in Nursing Practice

Unit 2 – Acquisition of Knowledge

Chapter 3: Identifying Research Questions

Chapter 4: Finding Sources of Evidence

Chapter 5: Linking Theory, Research, and Practice

Unit 3 - Persuasion

Chapter 6: Quantitative Designs: Using Numbers to Provide Evidence

Chapter 7: Qualitative Designs: Using Words to Provide Evidence

Chapter 8: Collecting Evidence

Chapter 9: Using Samples to Provide Evidence

Chapter 10: Other Sources of Evidence

Unit 4 – Decision

Chapter 11: What does the Quantitative Data Mean?

Chapter 12: What does the Qualitative Data Mean?

Chapter 13: Weighing in on Evidence

Unit 5 – Implementation

Chapter 14: Transitioning Evidence to Practice

Chapter 15: Developing Oneself as an Innovator

Unit 6 - Confirmation

Chapter 16: Evaluating Outcomes of Innovation

Chapter 17: Sharing the Insights with Others