This document provides an overview of teaching evidence-based practice resources to nurses and nursing students. It defines evidence-based nursing practice and describes the importance of using evidence to improve patient care outcomes. Several strategies and resources for finding evidence on the web are highlighted, including searching databases like CINAHL and PubMed, as well as resources like DynaMed, Cochrane reviews, and clinical practice guidelines. Barriers to using evidence-based practice in nursing are also discussed.
1. Janet G Schnall, MS, AHIP Library Liaison to the UW School of Nursing Health Sciences Libraries Affiliate Instructor, UW School of Nursing University of Washington, Seattle, WA [email_address] Teaching Evidence-Based Practice Resources to Nurses and Nursing Students
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