Early evidence-based practice (EBP): Florence Nightingale and the pavilion-style hospital
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William T. Campbell, EdD, MS, Department of Nursing, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
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While many nurses see EBP as a new approach to improve patient outcomes utilizing systematic research, one example of this method of research and application was first presented by Florence Nightingale in the 1850's and then used in the U.S. in the 1860's.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Keywords | Florence Nightengale; Pavilion Hospital Design; Early Evidence Based Practice |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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