"Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection, Third Edition" introduces students to research methods and evidence-based practice (EBP). Written in an accessible style, the content moves readers through understanding how research is produced to appraisal at the critical thinking level. Timely information links evidence-based practice to recent work in the safety and quality programs that are underway in healthcare and nursing. -- From publisher's description.

The research practice connection -- Research evidence -- Reading research articles -- Qualitative research -- Descriptive research -- Correlational research -- Experimental research -- Cohort research -- Systematic reviews with an emphasis on integrative research reviews -- Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines -- Asking clinical questions -- Searching for research evidence -- Appraising research evidence -- Appraising recommendations of clinical practice guidelines -- Appraising conclusions of integrative research reviews -- Appraising findings of original studies -- Evidence-based practice -- Evidence-based practice participation scenarios -- Research-informed practice.