Class 4 Unit 3 Discussions
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class_504_unit_3_reading_resources.docxClass 504 Unit 3 Reading Resources
Textbook Readings
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
· Chapter 3: “Finding Relevant Evidence to Answer Clinical Questions”
· Chapter 5: “Critically Appraising Quantitative Evidence for Clinical Decision Making”
Journal Readings
Please retrieve and read the following Journal articles from the Kaplan University Library. Articles can be located through a search in the CINAHL database, OVID database, Kaplan University Library (links to these are located under the Student Resources in Course Resources) or by using the link at the end of the reference if provided.
Jesson, J., & Lacey, L. (2006). How to do (or not to do) a critical literature review. Pharmacy Education, 6(2), 139–148.
Pierce, L. (2009). Twelve steps for success in the nursing research journey. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 40(4), 154–164.
Salmond, S. W. (2007). Advancing evidence-based practice: A primer. Orthopedic Nursing, 26(2), 114–125.
Web Resources
Review the following website, specifically the Continuing Education articles under Tools and Resources, and the About Us section.
· Evidence-Based Practice Network. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.nursingcenter.com/evidencebasedpracticenetwork
Review the sites below that detail ongoing research efforts.
· Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.ahrq.gov/
· Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.ihi.org/
Practice
Using Discussion Topic 2, do the following;
1. Post your PICOT question.
2. Summarize the databases you have used and describe the results from each, as it relates to levels of evidence.
3. Indicate which database you will use for your question.
