A realistic and practical introduction to all the skills of critical appraisal and writing designed to meet the needs of the health and social care student.

A beginner's guide to the skills of critical thinking, critical writing and critical appraisal in health and social care. It talks the reader through every stage of becoming a critical thinker. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of the process and using examples and simple language shows you how it's done.

This popular book demystifies literature reviewing and answers the questions students have about how to tackle the process.

Have you heard of 'evidence-based practice' but don't know what it means? Are you struggling with relating evidence to your practice? Do you want a straight forward, clearly written and practical guide to evidence-based practice? This is the book for anyone who has ever wondered what evidence-based practice is, how to relate it to practice or use it in academic work. Fully updated in this brand new edition, this book uses simple and easy to understand language to help those new to the topic. It provides a step by step guide to what we mean by evidence-based practice and how to apply this concept to your practice and learning. This new edition features: • Additional explanations with examples from health and social care practice, using a wider range of reviews and research • Inclusion of contemporary issues such as predatory journals, use of social media and rapid reviews • Practical solutions to the challenges of using more and better evidence in busy practice settings and in academic work • Revised and expanded useful web links highlighted throughout the book • Clearer explanations of difficult research terms and an updated glossary • New end-of-chapter quizzes to help assess how much you have learned A Beginner's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Social Care, 3rd Edition is key reading for both students and professionals who need to search for, appraise and apply evidence in nursing, allied health care or social care. "This highly engaging book is a 'must-have' for health professionals who want to navigate their way through the professional and scientific literature and find the best available evidence to inform their decision-making." Debra Jackson, Professor of Nursing, Oxford Brookes University, UK and University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia "This 3rd edition is an ideal text for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as clinicians wanting to extend their practice in an evidence-based manner. It is presented in an engaging style that draws the reader in and the language is pitched to inform and educate a broad audience. A diverse range of examples are included to highlight key points so as to appeal to readers from a range of backgrounds. Overall this is a must-have text for a wide audience." Professor Elizabeth Halcomb, Professor of Primary Health Care Nursing, University of Wollongong, Australia

This practical book will equip students with the critical thinking, reading and writing skills required to succeed both on their course and in their professional placements. It takes readers through the core stages of working on an assignment, from finding and evaluating sources through to critically reading material and demonstrating critical analysis in their writing. With chapters featuring content-specific examples and engaging exercises, this book is an essential resource for undergraduate students of Nursing, Health, Social Care and related disciplines.

“If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver, then look no further.” Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor in Adult Nursing, University of Bradford, UK “If I was to endorse only one research book in the future – this one would be it.” Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire New University, UK “This new edition provides the straightforward and accessible manual for successfully understanding and conducting literature reviews that we have come to expect from Aveyard.” Victoria Sweetmore, University of Derby, UK This best-selling book, now in its fifth edition, is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review for students in all areas of health and social care. It is essential reading for all those doing their undergraduate dissertation or any study that involves doing a literature review. The new edition maintains its signature ‘can do’ approach and provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This book includes: • A broad and updated range of real life examples of how to overcome challenges in the process • Tips on how to get your question right • Updated guidance on following a clear search strategy for relevant literature using the appropriate technology • Brand new and accessible chapter summaries • An expanded guide for the application of critical appraisal tools • An increased emphasis on presenting your findings or using them in practice • Tips and coverage on how to write up your review Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care is vital reading for anyone new to reviewing and presenting evidence in a review. Helen Aveyard is a Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK with a background in nursing. Helen is co-author of A Postgraduates Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, A Beginner’s Guide to Evidence Based Practice and A Beginner’s Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care.