Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-318) and index.
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Introduction to evidence-based practice -- Steps in the EBP process -- Research hierarchies -- Criteria for inferring effectiveness -- Critically appraising experiments -- Critically appraising quasi-experiments : nonequivalent comparison groups designs -- Critically appraising quasi-experiments : time-series designs and single-case designs -- Critically appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses -- Critically appraising nonexperimental quantitative studies -- Critically appraising qualitative studies -- Critically appraising and selecting assessment instruments -- Monitoring client progress.
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"Practitioner's Guide to Using Research for Evidence-Based Practice gives practical guidance on how to integrate research appraisal into evidence-based endeavors to ensure the best client care. This book presents knowledge you need about various research designs and methods so that when engaging in the evidence-based practice (EBP) process you can: determine which interventions, programs, policies, and assessment tools are supported by the best evidence; find and critically appraise qualitative and quantitative research studies in seeking evidence to answer different kinds of EBP questions; and measure treatment progress and outcomes."--Provided by publisher.
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Practitioner's guide to using research for evidence-based practice.