This new handbook is a step-by-step guide through the process of applying research evidence to clinical decision-making and planning in patient care. It helps readers to locate, understand, and critically appraise research evidence, and shows them how to consider its clinical significance, applicability, and scientific credibility. Features pathway maps, algorithms, and flow charts to guide readers through the correct processes for particular types of evidence. Emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, including a chapter devoted to how multidisciplinary teams can use research-based findings to design patient care. Includes a glossary of terms and an index of completed appraisal questions for further review.
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