This 3:17 min. video produced by OVIDWoltersKluwer introduces students to evidence-based practice within the context of nursing.
Echevarria, I., & Walker, S. (2014). To make your case, start with a PICOT question. Nursing, 44(2), 18-19.
P -- Patient/Problem/Population
I -- Intervention
C -- Comparison
O -- Outcome
T -- Treatment
Example: I am looking to explore the effectiveness of restraints in reducing the occurrence of falls in patients aged 65+.
NOTE: The O and T is what you will find in the literature (clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta analysis).
This tutorial is designed to provide the student with a greater understanding of the various types of research used in evidence-based practice (EBP). The tutorial begins at the base and progresses to the point. The student may move to the various levels as needed. There are questions to test yourself about each study type, some helpful formulas related to the study types, a video demonstrating how to find each type of study, and a glossary of relevant terms.
The student may also click on the pyramid below to access the tutorial.
Evidence-based Nursing -- British Journal of Medicine (BJM)
The archive provides full text access to issues from 1995 (volume 1, issue #1 to 2005 (volume 8, issue #4). Use the Journals A to Z feature to locate whether full text access is available through another one of the library's databases.
If the article you seek is not available full text through a library database, please use the interlibrary loan service to request the article from another library. It typically takes 3 to 5 business days to get the article, and it will be delivered to you electronically via email.
Critical Appraisal Worksheets -- interactive forms for evaluating articles related to diagnosis, e-prognosis, harm, systematic reviews, and therapy (developed by the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine). Available in a variety of languages.
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Evidence-based - Center for Nursing Inquiry
Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice - Research Evidence Appraisal Tool
Videos explaining the "what" and "how" of a literature review.
Doing a Literature Review in Nursing, Health and Social Care by
How do I start my literature review? What sources can I go to for information? How do I analyse the work of others? This clear, practical book guides readers undertaking their own literature review through the process, giving them the skills and knowledge they need for success. The chapters address: - Different types of literature reviews - Critically analysing material - Presenting the final piece of work - Best practice in referencing and plagiarism - Systematic approaches to literature reviews It will be an essential guide for all nursing and all allied healthcare students, as well as professionals working in practice.
Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students by
This book is a practical and readable guide that will show you how to successfully complete a research project plan or literature review as part of your final year assessment. It guides you through all the necessary stages from start to finish, beginning with preparation and planning, using and critiquing research and finally writing up and completing your project. The authors also explore the crucial challenge of translating evidence into practice and how this can lead to improved decision-making, better practice and improved services.
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy the Matrix Method by
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method, Fifth Edition describes the practical and useful methods for reviewing scientific literature in the health sciences. The goal of this text is to serve as a resource for students who need a practical, step-by-step set of instructions for how to organize, conduct, and write a synthesis of literature on a topic of their choice.Key Features: Includes author hints for conducting a reviewCaroline's Quest details the process for conducting a reviewMethod Maps provide a visual approach for conducting a methodological reviewData Visualization reviews the history of data visualization to communicate scientific findings Features websites and e-tutorials for citing reference materials
Locating instruments for research can sometimes be a daunting task. Here are few pointers to locate interview questions, questionnaires, surveys, pre-/posttests, etc.:
Northwest Nazarene University requires that all research requiring the use of human subjects to be approved by the Human Research Review Committee. The policies and documents are listed below. Please contact your advisor or research coordinator for additional information.