In this textbook for undergraduate nursing students, Schmidt and Brown (nursing, Valparaiso U.) compile 18 chapters by nursing specialists from the US and Canada on the application of research evidence in care. They cover methods, appraisal, and utilization of research using the model of diffusion of innovations, and lead readers through a five-step process of using the innovation-decision process to examine the nursing practice problem of medication errors. The process includes identifying research questions, finding sources of evidence, research designs, data analysis, implementing evidence, and evaluating outcomes of innovations. This edition has an added glossary and separates quantitative design into two chapters. All chapters now begin with a list of objectives, and there are changes to the companion website, which has resources such as flashcards, questions, puzzles, a glossary, instructor resources, and web links. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less