A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care

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Provides a basic introduction to Evidence Based Practice. This book is useful for those who have ever wondered what evidence based practice is or how to relate it to practice. It presents the topic in a simple, easy to understand way, enabling those unfamiliar with evidence based practice to apply the concept to their practice and learning. Content: Front cover; Halftitle page; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Aim; Examples; How to get the most from this book; Use the symbols; 1 What is evidence based practice?; 2 The development of evidence based practice; 3 When do we need to use evidence and what evidence do we need?; 4 What are the different types of research? How do these different types of evidence help us answer different questions?; 5 How do I find the evidence to support my practice and learning?; 6 How do I know if the evidence is convincing and useful? 7 How to use and implement evidence in your practice and learningGlossary; References; Appendix: Useful websites; Index; Back cover. Abstract: A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care is key reading for everyone involved in looking at and applying evidence - students, practice educators, mentors and practising health and social care professionals. Read more...