Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-222) and index.

Part I. Introducing evidence-based practice. Introduction : what is evidence-based practice? / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- The nature of knowledge, evidence and how to ask the right questions / Janet Barker, Amanda Thompson and Ros Kane -- Patient and public involvement / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- Clinical judgment and decision making / Janet Barker, Paul Linsley and Ian Trueman -- Finding the evidence / Janet Barker and Marishona Ortega -- Conclusion to Part I -- -- Part II. Critiquing the evidence. What is critical appraisal? / Janet Barker and Ros Kane -- Critical appraisal and quantitative research / Janet Barker and Ros Kane -- Critical appraisal and qualitative research / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- Systematic reviews and evidence-based practice / Janet Barker and Marishona Ortega -- Conclusion to Part II -- -- Part III. Making changes. Moving from evidence to practice development / Janet Barker, Ros Kane and Ian McGonagle -- Reflection, portfolios and evidence-based practice / Janet Barker and Paul Linsley -- Practice development, innovation and improvement / Paul Linsley -- Conclusion to Part III

This is a comprehensive and yet easy to understand book which helps nursing, midwifery and allied health profession students understand how to select and relate evidence to all aspects of care, with plenty of examples and activities to relate concepts to practice