Understanding Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing Associates
- Melissa Owens - University of York, UK
- Jenny Adams - University of Bradford, UK
- Peter Rogers - University of Bradford, UK
- Hannah Smith
- Vickie Welsh - University of Leeds, UK
March 2024 | 144 pages | Learning Matters
Providing evidence-based care is fundamental to working safely and effectively as a nursing associate. This book equips you with the skills to identify, evaluate and apply evidence and research to your practice. From day-to-day procedures and decision-making, to addressing health inequalities and implementing service improvement, it develops your confidence in using evidence to underpin all aspects of your role.
Key features
- Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)
- Explains the principles of evidence-based practice in clear, straightforward language
- Case studies and activities illustrate evidence-based practice across a range of different patient groups and care settings
- Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Key features
- Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)
- Explains the principles of evidence-based practice in clear, straightforward language
- Case studies and activities illustrate evidence-based practice across a range of different patient groups and care settings
- Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role
Chapter 1: Providing evidence-based practice
Chapter 2: Using evidence in contemporary practice
Chapter 3: Understanding Research
Chapter 4: Critical Appraisal of Research
Chapter 5: Health Inequalities, Evidence-Based Practice and the Nursing Associate
Chapter 6: Decision-Making in Evidence-Based Practice: The Law, Ethics and Values
Chapter 7: Change for Quality Improvement: Putting Evidence into Practice
Very clear and easy to understand. Well laid out.
Dental Academy, Portsmouth University
October 3, 2024
Developing the Nursing Associate Programme at the moment and looking at all resources to support the modules.
Faculty of Health Sciences & Sport , Stirling University
May 29, 2024