Unit 1: Introduction to evidence-based practice: What is evidence-based practice? / Nola A. Schmidt and Janet M. Brown -- Using evidence through collaboration to promote excellence in nursing practice / Emily Griffin and Marita G. Titler -- Unit 2: Acquisiiton of knowledge: Identifying research questions / Susie Adams -- Finding sources of evidence / Patricia Mileham -- Linking theory. research, and practice / Elisabeth Jensen -- Unit 3: Persuation: Quantitative designs: using numbers to provide evidence / Rosalind M. Peters -- Qualitative designs: using words to provide evidence / Kristen L. Mauk -- Collecting evidence / Jan Dougherty -- Using samples to provide evidence / Ann H. White -- Other sources of evidence / Cynthia L. Russell -- Unit 4: Decision: What do the quantitative data mean? / Rosalind M. Peters, Nola A. Schmidt, and Moira Fearncombe -- What do the qualitative data mean? / Kristen L. Mauk --Weighing in on the evidence / Carol O. Long -- Unit 5: Implementation: Transforming evidence to practice / Maria Young -- Developing oneself as an innovator / Diane McNally Forsyth -- Unit 6: Confirmation: Evaluating outcomes of innovations / Kathleen A. Rich -- Sharing the insights with others / Janet M. Brown and Nola A. Schmidt.
