Introduction

This intorduction presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of the book. The book focuses on the aspects of evidence-based nursing or practice (EBP) that require development. Nurses do a fantastic job in making EBP a reality and, while we need to recognise problems where they exist, and we should concede that easy answers to those problems may be unavailable, recognising difficulties and acknowledging problems does not mean or imply that one is against EBP. The book outlines and explains EBP's objectives, methods and conventions. It considers a vital part of what constitutes EBP and describes Davina Banner, Fred Janke and Kathryn King-Shier work. Peter Allmark argues that ethical practice or right action demands 'more than good evidence; it requires also the right ends' and these ends or goals, the aims of action, while coming in the first instance from practice, ultimately find their origins in deeper and wider personal and social influences.