Clinical Effectiveness in Practice

Clinical Effectiveness in Practice

by Carol Lynn Cox (Editor), Adrian Reyes-Hughes (Series Editor)

Synopsis

"The authors of this book have produced a seminal text that explores clinical effectiveness with regard to the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Practitioner ...For the student it provides an opportunity to understand how clinically effective care is provided." - Extract from the Foreword by Sue Norman - Chief Executive/Registrar, UKCC. Clinical effectiveness is a concept of central importance for health care professionals, and yet it is often unclear exactly what it is, how it can be applied, and how it should influence the delivery of care. This stimulating text clarifies what clinical effectiveness is and explains how it can be achieved in practice. Written by experienced practitioners and academics, it presents a wide range of research and case studies that demonstrate clinically effective care and the necessity for evidence-based practice. Drawing on their own original research into clinical effectiveness, the authors highlight key issues influencing practice and examine them in the light of new research. They combine solid evidence with guidelines for practice to show how a real difference can be made to the delivery of care. This balanced and engaging text will be an essential resource for all health care professionals wishing to enhance their practice, and a valuable guide for students who need to understand how clinically effective care is delivered in practice.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 180
Edition: 2001
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 16 Oct 2001

ISBN 10: 0333804554
ISBN 13: 9780333804551
Book Overview: '...a valuable reference guide to all health care workers who are keen to enhance their clinical effectiveness.' - Denise Rankin-Box, Editor-in-Chief, Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery 'Cox and Reyes-Hughes have provided a useful overview of the tasks and skills of clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, offering a basis for discussion of further developments.' - Maya Shaha, University of London, Nursing Ethics

Media Reviews
'...a valuable reference guide to all health care workers who are keen to enhance their clinical effectiveness.' - Denise Rankin-Box, Editor-in-Chief, Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery 'Cox and Reyes-Hughes have provided a useful overview of the tasks and skills of clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, offering a basis for discussion of further developments.' - Maya Shaha, University of London, Nursing Ethics
Author Bio
CAROL L. COX is Professor of Advanced Clinical Practice at St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, City University, London and a Consultant Nurse at Newham Healthcare NHS Trust. She has developed Masters and Doctoral Programmes in Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies and is internationally known for her practice developments and research.

ADRIAN REYES-HUGHES is Director of Policy and Standards at the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting. He is also a registered general nurse and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at City University, London.