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Evidence-based practice

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Peer-reviewed

Type

Book chapter

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Abstract

There is an expectation that nurses will use the most up-to-date and relevant evidence to inform decisions about patient’s care. Scientific and well-reasoned decisions improve patient’s outcomes, raise standards, and promote consistency of care. They also reduce the risks of interventions inadvertently causing harm. The application of evidence-based practice has been a major driving force in moving the profession away from delivering ritualistic and ineffective practice.

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Title

Evidence-based practice

Keywords

Evidence based practice, Community nursing, District nursing, Home care

Is Part Of

District Nursing at a Glance

Book type

Edited volume

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell

ISBN

9781119023418