title: The value of research in clinical decision-making.
abstract: This article examines the application of research-based information in clinical decision-making. In doing so it draws on the findings (and work in progress) of two research projects that seek to contribute to establishing the potential for evidence-based approaches in nursing. The authors conclude that understanding the types of decisions nurses make, their clinical uncertainties and unanswered questions is of value to both researchers, policy makers and practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Evidence-based Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, University of York.
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Dorothy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McCaughan
authors.forename: Nicky
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cullum
authors.forename: Trevor
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sheldon
authors.forename: Pauline
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Raynor
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003657:Decision Making; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D009736:Nursing Process; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D018579:Patient Selection; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome