Applying Evidence at the Population Level
F • I • V • E Applying Evidence at the Population Level Ann L. Cupp Curley and Margaret M. Conrad Nurses in advanced practice have an obligation to improve…
Identifying Outcomes
T • W • O Identifying Outcomes Frances Munet-Vilaró and Sonda M. Oppewal Nurses have a long and rich history of wanting to do the most good for the most…
Epidemiological Methods and Measurements in Population-Based Nursing Practice: Part II
F • O • U • R Epidemiological Methods and Measurements in Population-Based Nursing Practice: Part II Patty A. Vitale and Ann L. Cupp Curley In order to provide leadership…
Evaluation of Practice at the Population Level
E • I • G • H • T Evaluation of Practice at the Population Level Barbara A. Niedz Early in their careers, nurses often have an enthusiasm and energy…
Introduction to Population-Based Nursing
O • N • E Introduction to Population-Based Nursing Ann L. Cupp Curley Some of the most significant women in the history of nursing made their reputations by providing population-based…
Using Information Systems to Improve Population Outcomes
S • I • X Using Information Systems to Improve Population Outcomes Ann L. Cupp Curley and David W. Unkle People access the World Wide Web every day to obtain…
Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease, Valve Disease, and Need for Heart Surgery
Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease, Valve Disease, and Need for Heart Surgery Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in the world. Symptoms may begin gradually,…
Complications: Extended Recovery Period
Complications: Extended Recovery Period Complications of cardiac surgery may occur at many points along the path to recovery. This chapter is a continuation of Chapter 10 and deals with complications…
Complications: Initial Postoperative Period
Complications: Initial Postoperative Period Advances in surgical techniques and anesthetic agents allow many patients to recover quickly and move from the intensive care unit (ICU) in shorter periods of time….
