Evidence trumps belief : nurse anesthetists and evidence-based decision making / Chuck Biddle.
| Author/creator | Biddle, Chuck, 1955- |
| Other author | American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Park Ridge, IL : AANA Pub., ©2010. |
| Description | vi,152 pages ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The fabric of research : what Gulliver's voyage reveals -- So you want to be an evidence-based nurse anesthetist? -- Randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized observational studies -- Voyages in translational research and gauging its importance -- Is the almighty P becoming less so? Reconsidering the significance of "statistical significance" -- A primer on the meta-analysis : precisely estimating an intervention's effect -- A brief introduction and overview of the Cochrane collaboration -- Case reports, case series, and narrative reviews : cautionary notes -- Will following the tenets of evidence-based practice improve patient safety? -- Teaching evidence-based practice and evidence-based decision making -- Crash course in common statistical tests for the nonstatistician -- A voyage in evidence-based practice : what is the value of a checklist in improving patient care? -- In God we trust : all others, please bring data. |
| Abstract | "Presents the value, application, techniques, as well as the inherent limitations of evidence-based decision making for nurse anesthesia practice"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009050801 |
| ISBN | 9780970027979 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0970027974 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 151 B584E 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |