Evidence-based practice: compatibility with nursing.
This article explores the compatibility of evidence-based practice with nursing. The generation of relevant research evidence in nursing and determining best evidence are discussed. The article concludes that different forms of research, other than randomised controlled trials, are valid and in many cases more applicable to nursing practice, and that nurses need to determine what constitutes relevant and best evidence for the profession.
Faculty of Health and Sciences, Staffordshire University, Stafford. a.e.dale@staffs.ac.uk
Andrea Elizabeth
AE
Dale
D002983:Clinical Competence; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing