Evidence Based Practice is about using the best available evidence on the effectiveness of medical and healthcare interventions as a basis for professional decision-making, along with the practitioners expertise and the clients expectations and values. There are a number of databases which provide access to up-to-date research in Nursing which you can use to ensure you are finding the best information possible. When looking for research, you should concentrate on finding:
Resources for Evidence-Based Practice
Use Bolton University Library's databases to find articles and studies on current Nursing practice. Use your Bolton University username and password to access these.
Critical Appraisal is an approach to systematically examine research to judge its value, quality and relevance to your study. There are a number of tools to help you undertake critical appraisal in order that you can effectively decide which research to rely on. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) provides a number of free checklists that you can use when reading a journal article or research paper to evaluate its value.