Evidence Based Nursing

The Evidence-Based Nursing Series is co-published with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The series focuses on implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and mirrors the remit of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, encompassing clinical practice, administration, research and public policy. Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action looks at ways of implementing evidence gained through research and factors that influence successful implementation. It acknowledges the gap that exists between obtaining evidence and the practicalities of putting it into practice and provides direction to help to close this gap. This, the first book in the series, helps the reader to make decisions about the appropriateness of using various models and frameworks. A selection of models and frameworks are examined in detail including examples of their use in practice. The book concludes with an analysis and synthesis of the included models and frameworks. The models and frameworks that have been included are based on a number of criteria: that they are internationally recognised, have undergone widespread evaluation and testing, are transferable across different settings, and can be used by different disciplines. Models and frameworks include: • Stetler Model • Ottowa Model of Research Use • IOWA model of evidence-based practice • Advancing Research and Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration (ARCC) model • Dobbins' dissemination and use of research evidence for policy and practice framework • Joanna Briggs Institute model • Knowledge to Action framework • Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (PARIHS) Key Points: • Includes an overview of implementation issues and the use of theory and frameworks in implementing evidence into practice • Chapters are written by the developers of the model or framework • Each chapter provides background on an implementation model or framework, suitable applications, underlying theory and examples of use • Each chapter examines strengths and weaknesses of each model alongside barriers and facilitators for its implementation

The Evidence-Based Nursing Series is co-published with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The series focuses on implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and midwifery and mirrors the remit of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, encompassing clinical practice, administration, research and public policy. Clinical Context for Evidence-Based Practice provides insights into the key contextual issues to be considered in the implementation and assessment of evidence-based practice. Increasingly, implementation research is demonstrating that for evidence to be successfully implemented into practice, the context of practice needs to be considered. Clinical Context for Evidence-Based Practice addresses professional, educational, and organizational contextual issues that impact on the implementation of evidence into practice and the bringing about of practice change. Practical strategies that have been used effectively to overcome these contextual issues in a range of healthcare settings are identified. Specific contextual issues in different care settings are also addressed e.g. acute care, primary health care, peri-operative settings, paediatrics, aged care, mental health, midwifery. Each chapter is written by an internationally known and respected author, with experience of developing or reviewing contextual strategies that have an impact on the implementation and utilisation of research in practice. They explore how gaining a better understanding of context made a difference to the implementation process or outcome and address the potential to transfer different approaches to a range of healthcare settings. • An informative, practical resource for nurses and other health care professionals • Explores context-related models and approaches to implementation • Informs implementation and enables effective decision making • Critically appraises contextual factors across the spectrum of care • Explores future directions and implications • Includes case examples

The Evidence-Based Nursing Series is co-published with Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). The series focuses on implementing evidence-based practice in nursing and midwifery and mirrors the remit of Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, encompassing clinical practice, administration, research and public policy. Evaluating the Impact of Implementing Evidence-Based Practice considers the importance of approaches to evaluate the implementation of evidence-based practice. Outcomes of evidence-based practice can be wide ranging and sometimes unexpected. It is therefore important to evaluate the success of any implementation in terms of clinical outcomes, influence on health status, service users and health policy and long-term sustainability, as well as economic impacts. This, the third and final book in the series, looks at how best to identify, evaluate and assess the outcomes of implementation, reflecting a wide range of issues to consider and address when planning and measuring outcomes. • An informative, practical resource for an international readership • Providing critical evaluation of models and approaches to measuring outcomes • Explores the importance of measuring successful implementation • Examines outcomes in terms of long-term sustainability • Addresses economic impacts and influence on health policy • Provides practice-based examples • Written by a team of internationally respected authors