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The Evidence-Based Practice Manual successfully breaks down the skills required for evidence-based nursing into manageable components. The reader will learn how to find, critically read and interpret a range of research studies, and will discover optimal approaches towards helping patients reach decisions that are informed by the best-available evidence. The more-strategic concepts of developing an organisational evidence-based culture and making evidence-based changes at the organisational level are addressed in the final chapter. This popular book comes with helpful online exercises including NCLEX questions for the US readership. Helps students learn to read and understand research results as a foundation for evidence-based practice Easy writing style makes a potentially difficult subject accessible and enjoyable Explains how to search the literature and rank it according to the strength of its evidence Case studies, scenarios and exercises 'bring the subject to life' Clearly explains the process of critical appraisal - quality of the study, interpretation of the results, and applicability of the findings to individual patients Explains the various means of applying data from population studies to the individual Offers practical advice on how to communicate risks and benefits to patients Contains a glossary of useful terms New editorship brings an international dimension to the content Includes a new chapter on mixed methods studies Expanded discussion of the evaluation of qualitative systematic reviews Updated information on the implementation of guidelines and the current role of evidence in healthcare organisational policy Now published in full colour throughout

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As new technologies and data become essential for the delivery of optimal care, nurses will play an increasingly vital role in developing and implementing digital health strategies. This timely book is designed to help you develop proficiency and confidence to lead this digital transformation. Harnessing Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the historical, theoretical and practical dimensions of the digital transformation in nursing. It considers a wide range of topics, from person-centred practice and user-centred design to nursing workforce development, evolving nursing practices, and the role of data in improving patient care and research. Expert insights are supported by learning activities and real-life case studies, with application of theory to practice throughout. Aimed at nurses in all settings and working at all professional levels, this book will leave the reader with an appreciation of how an array of digital technologies and data can positively impact nurses' wellbeing, support and improve your daily practice, and ultimately ensure patient-centred, safe and effective care. Written specifically for nurses and midwives - explains how you can play a central role in shaping the digital future of health care Provides historical, theoretical and practical perspectives - offers a sound base from which to understand the role of data technology in your work Covers a wide spectrum of topics, including: digital transformation of health care nursing informatics user-centred design data-driven practice person-centred care health inequalities telehealth and remote monitoring ethical and legal considerations population health research Provides practical insights and case studies to help you apply digital technologies in practice Acknowledges the challenges in adopting digital health, and stresses the importance of digital literacy and nurse involvement in the design and implementation of digital solutions Globally relevant and future oriented - creates a vision for nurses as co-navigators of care who make decisions informed by real-time patient analytics Ancillary videos to support learning

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