Adult Nursing Practice

Using evidence in care

Edited by Ian Bullock, Jill Macleod Clark, and Joanne Rycroft-Malone

Written specifically for new nursing courses, it reflects the latest NMC standards for pre-registration education.
Focuses on nursing practice and the development of transferable clinical decision-making skills
Authors outline how to identify and select the most appropriate evidence based intervention and direct readers to the best sources of uptodate information
Each condition, health need and symptom is carefully profiled to enable readers to understand their importance and the nurses' role
Pathophysiology is explained clearly to highlight subsequent causes of health problems, signs of deterioration and nursing priorities for assessment
Case studies explore how nurses can work with patients to restore or support normal functions
An online resource centre provides a wealth of bonus material to support interactive learning

Adult Nursing Practice

Using evidence in care

Edited by Ian Bullock, Jill Macleod Clark, and Joanne Rycroft-Malone

Description

Adult Nursing Practice: Using evidence in care enables today's students and newly qualified nurses develop the knowledge and skills they need to deliver, and lead care tomorrow. Reflecting the principles of evidence-based care in line with the current NMC competencies, this textbook helps students learn to manage patients with common conditions and fundamental health needs so they can provide the best possible evidence-based care.

Written, and edited by leading nurses from practice, education and research, it focuses on common diseases, fundamental health needs, and symptoms that nurses' encounter in daily practice. Conditions are clearly explained so that the causes of ill health are easily understood. Every chapter covers pathophysiology, indicates the key priorities for nursing assessment, and discusses 'what the evidence says', before considering nursing management options. Throughout the authors' clear signposts to trustworthy evidence mean that students can effortlessly select the best nursing interventions for their patients using the current available evidence-base.

The ideal guide for students preparing for registration and newly qualified staff going through preceptorship, it is packed with over 115 illustrations and lots of features to bring the subject to life and make learning easier:

Nursing assessment illustrations outline challenges caused by common diseases in a helpful and memorable way, highlighting issues that need assessment

Red flag icons indicate the warning signs of deterioration and urgent questions are listed that can be used for assessment and monitoring

Case studies of effective evidence-based interventions show the difference that high quality nursing care makes

Cross references between common conditions' causes and managing related health needs and symptoms develop understanding by clearly linking pathophysiology with nursing management options

Theory into practice boxes further enhance learning through suggested activities, such as exploring key evidence, considering major practice issues or applying core knowledge while out on placement

Online resource centre at www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/bullock http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/bullock. Filled with interactive and useful e-learning resources to help students test their learning, keep up-to-date with the latest evidence and further expand their knowledge, it features:

Clinical decision making scenarios

Quiz questions

Updates to content

Hyperlinked references

images from the book

Lecturer resources

Adult Nursing Practice

Using evidence in care

Edited by Ian Bullock, Jill Macleod Clark, and Joanne Rycroft-Malone

1. Introduction: Reframing Adult Nursing Practice
Part 1:Understanding Common Health Conditions
2. Understanding Asthma
3. Understanding Bone Conditions
4. Understanding Cancer
5. Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
6. Understanding Coronary Heart Disease
7. Understanding Dementia
8. Understanding Depression
9. Understanding Diabetes Mellitus
10. Understanding Functional Bowel Disorders
11. Understanding Renal Disorders
12. Understanding Skin conditions
13. Understanding Stroke
Part 2: Managing Health Needs And Symptoms
14. Managing Anxiety and Agitation
15. Managing Breathlessness
16. Managing Continence
17. Managing Delirium and Confusion
18. Managing End-of-Life Care
19. Managing Hydration
20. Managing Hygiene
21. Managing Infection
22. Managing Medicines
23. Managing Mobility
24. Managing Nutrition
25. Managing Pain
26. Managing Perioperative Care
27. Managing the Prevention of Skin Breakdown
28. Managing Wounds

Adult Nursing Practice

Using evidence in care

Edited by Ian Bullock, Jill Macleod Clark, and Joanne Rycroft-Malone

Author Information

Dr Ian Bullock is Chief Operating Officer at the National Clinical Guideline Centre, Royal College of Physicians where he has developed expertise in evidence based healthcare and research and development (including quality improvement). He is responsible for a large funded research programme on behalf of NICE, with particular focus on the development of National Clinical Guidelines and Quality Standards.

Professor Jill Macleod Clarke is Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton and has many years experience as a clinical nurse, educator and researcher. She has an international reputation for her research into health promotion, communication and interprofessional learning. She has held a number of academic leadership positions where she championed the move to all graduate nursing profession. Jill has acted as Chair of the UK Council of Deans of Health and as a member of the 2008 Research Assessment Panel for Nursing and Midwifery.

Professor Joanne Rycroft Malone is Professor of Implementation Research and Director of Research at Bangor University. She has an international reputation for research that aims to improve service delivery and patient care through the appropriate use of evidence in practice. She is currently a principal and co-investigator of research grants that explore various aspects of knowledge use in practice, including evaluating different implementation interventions. Jo is also the inaugural editor of the journal Worldview on Evidence-Based Nursing.

Contributors:

John W Albarran, Reader in Cardiovascular Critical Care Nursing, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol.
Nick Allcock, Associate Professor, Director of Postgraduate Studies and Co Director of The Nottingham Centre for Evidence Based Nursing and Midwifery (A collaborating centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute) School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, the University of Nottingham.
Anne Baileff, Director of Programmes, Advanced Clinical and Expert Practice in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
John Baker, Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester.
Catherine Bryant, Consultant Geriatrician at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.
Christopher R Burton, Senior Research, School of Healthcare Sciences, University of Bangor.
Jessica Callaghan, Specialist Respiratory Occupational Therapist, Surrey Respiratory Care Team, Surrey Community Health.
Marie Chellingsworth, Course Director (IAPT) and Senior Lecturer in Psychological Therapies, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, The University of Nottingham.
Michelle Cowen, Lecturer in adult nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
Jan Davis, Director of Programmes (Leadership and Health Systems), Centre for Innovation and Leadership, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
Nicola Davey, Senior Associate Programme Manager, Advanced Improvement Capability, NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement.
Ruth Day, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Acute Pain Management at South Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Jan Dewing, Co-Director of the England Practice Development Centre, Canterbury Christchurch University and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
Steven Ersser, Professor of Nursing and Dermatology Care, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull.
Mandy Fader, Professor of Continence Technology, University of Southampton.
Roger Gadsby, Associate Clinical Professor at Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick.
Sue Green, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton
Jenny Gordon, Programme Manager in the Quality, Standards, Research and Innovation Unit, Learning and Development Institute, Royal College of Nursing.
Patricia Grocott, Reader in Palliative Wound Care, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London
Nicky Hayes, Consultant Nurse for Older People, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Older People's Advisor, Royal College of Nursing.
Marika Hills, Macmillan Development Manager (Wolverhampton and Staffordshire areas), Macmillan Cancer Support.
Cathy Hughes, formerly Patient Safety Lead for Cancer at the National Patient Safety Agency.
Jane Jackson, Consultant Nurse in Pre-operative Assessment at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, and Honorary Fellow, University of Hertfordshire.
Sarah Kendal, Lecturer, the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester.
Martin Kiernan, Nurse Consultant in Infection Prevention and Control, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.
Vikki Knowles, Respiratory Clinical Lead, SW Locality, Surrey Community Health and Trainer Education for Health.
Andrea Nelson, Professor of Wound Healing, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds.
Christine Norton, Nurse Consultant (Bowel Control) at St Mark's Hospital in Harrow and Professor of Clinical Nursing and Innovation at Bucks New University and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London.
Emma Ouldred, Dementia Nurse Specialist, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.
Linda Pearce, Respiratory Nurse Consultant at West Suffolk Hospital and Clinical Lead for the Suffolk COPD Services.
Anne Phillips, Senior Teaching Fellow at Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick
Alison Pottle, Consultant Nurse in Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, Harefield Hospital, Harefield, Middlesex.
Jacqui Prieto, Senior Clinical Academic Research Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
Samantha Prigmore, Respiratory Nurse Consultant, St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust.
Jane E Scullion, Respiratory Nurse Consultant University Hospitals of Leicester and Clinical Lead for Respiratory and LTC East Midlands SHA.
Caroline Smith (nee Lawson), Consultant Nurse, Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Somerset.
Anne Sutcliffe Bask, Healthcare and Education Officer, Paget's Association, Manchester.
Cameron Swift, Professor of Health Care of the Elderly, Kings College London.
Debra Ugboma (nee Coupe), Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
David Voegeli, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton.
Julie Whitney, Physiotherapist, Kings College London.
Helen Willis, Practice Educator for Wessex Renal and Transplant Service, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.