Preface

ix

1

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

1

2

Asking the Compelling Question

23

3

A Basic Understanding of Research

43

4

Quantitative Research

65

5

Qualitative Research

87

6

Finding the Evidence

111

7

Grading and Evaluating the Evidence

143

8

Barriers to Disseminating the Evidence

175

9

Example of a PICO Process

197

Glossary

205

Index

217