The book focuses on providing readers with the most practical information on EBP--including how to get the best evidence quickly using various databases and includes coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods. At-a-glance charts categorize research and simple examples demonstrate concepts.

Table of Contents

• About the Author
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• 1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
• 2. Asking the Compelling Question
• 3. A Basic Understanding of Research
• 4. Quantitative Research
• 5. Qualitative Research
• 6. Finding the Evidence
• 7. Evaluating the Evidence
• 8. Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence
• 9. Examples of a PICO/T Process
• References
• Glossary