Main description:

From the author of the bestselling introduction to evidence-based medicine, this brand new title makes sense of the complex and confusing landscape of implementation science, the role of research impact, and how to avoid research waste. How to Implement Evidence-Based Healthcare clearly and succinctly demystifies the implementation process, and explains how to successfully apply evidence-based healthcare to practice in order to ensure safe and effective practice. Written in an engaging and practical style, it includes frameworks, tools and techniques for successful implementation and behavioural change, as well as in-depth coverage and analysis of key themes and topics with a focus on: * Groups and teams * Organisations * Patients * Technology * Policy * Networks and systems. How to Implement Evidence-Based Healthcare is essential reading for students, clinicians and researchers focused on evidence-based medicine and healthcare, implementation science, applied healthcare research, and those working in public health, public policy, and management.

Contents:

Foreword vi Acknowledgements viii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Evidence 10 Chapter 3 People 29 Chapter 4 Groups and teams 57 Chapter 5 Organisations 76 Chapter 6 Citizens 99 Chapter 7 Patients 118 Chapter 8 Technology 138 Chapter 9 Policy 161 Chapter 10 Networks 182 Chapter 11 Systems 203 Appendix A Frameworks, tools and techniques 231 Appendix B Psychological domains and constructs relevant to the implementation of EBHC 257 Index 261