Linking Research and Practice in Midwifery : A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

ISBN-13: 9780702022975 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 280 str.

Department Health Science Research Sue (Lecturer Proctor; Research Schoo Mary (Head Of Division Of Midwifery Renfrew

Opis

This book explores how the links between midwifery research and practice can be strengthened in order to foster more effective care based on the best available evidence. Researchers, practitioners, and consumers describe the key challenges and discuss how they can be met.

Recenzje

"The editors are well known and eminent midwives with strong research backgrounds. They provide a useful introduction to set the scene and justify why we should incorporate evidence based practice." Heather James, Australian College of Midwives, December 2000

Spis treści

THE CONTEXT OF MIDWIFERY PRACTICE · Research Evidence in Midwifery Practice · Historical Context of Research · Research and development in the NHS · Ethics and Good Practice Involving Consumers in Research · Reviewing Existing Knowledge · Asking Questions about Practice and Using Appropriate Research Methods · Words into Action: Dissemination and Implementing the Findings of Research · Developing Standards for Practice · Education for Best Practice · The Reality of Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery · Developing Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery · The Next Thirty Years · DESIGNING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL · Applying to a Local Research Ethics Committee · Questionnaire Design · Conducting Interviews with Individuals and Groups · Conducting Participant and Non-Participant Observational Studies