Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing Practice

An examination and discussion of the concepts of clinical effectiveness, evidence-based practice and clinical governance in nursing practice. It considers what the term clinical effectiveness means and explores how it fits into the context of clinical governance. The book provides practical information on how to evaluate published research and looks at the implications for nurse education and continuing professional development. It also considers the implications for nursing, particularly their role and relationship with patients, and the need for multidisciplinary working. Finally, the book provides some resources and methods of tapping into health information.