Evidence-Based Practice
A recent study found that most nurses want to learn more about Evidence Based Practice and how to apply it to their practice, but have trouble finding resources. Here are some websites you can check.
- Cochrane Library (Evidence-based summaries and protocols): http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/view/0/index.html
- National Guideline Clearinghouse (Public evidence-based guidelines – US): http://www.guideline.gov
- Joanna Briggs Institute (Systematic reviews of literature to determine and grade best clinical evidence – International): http://joannabriggs.org
- Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (Nursing and allied health journals. Best accessed through university and community college libraries with nursing programs, otherwise very expensive. https://health.ebsco.com/products/cinahl-plus-with-full-text
Public/free governmental websites:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/
- National Institutes of Health: www.nih.gov
- National Quality Measure Clearinghouse: http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov
- The Journal of Christian Nursing: An excellent resource that often includes articles specific to the practice of faith community nursing. www.journalofchristiannursing.org
- The International Journal of Faith Community Nursing from Faith Community Nurses International: Aims to support the practice of faith community nurses worldwide through publication of current research and best practices: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijfcn/
