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Now in full color, this easy-to-understand textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nursing research concepts and methods. Evidence-based practice is emphasized throughout, with clear guidelines for evaluating research and applying scientific evidence to practice. Coverage includes qualitative and quantitative research, appraising and critiquing research, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making using research information.
List of contents
PART I. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Research Vignette: Improving Supportive Care for Cancer Patients and Their Families
Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes
Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
Gathering and Appraising the Literature
Theoretical Frameworks for Research New!
PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Research Vignette: Program of Research on Substance Use Disorders
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Qualitative Approaches to Research
Appraising Qualitative Research
PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Research Vignette: From Pressure Ulcer Prediction to Preventive Interventions
Introduction to Quantitative Research
Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs
Nonexperimental Designs
Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines New!
Sampling
Legal and Ethical Issues
Data Collection Methods
Reliability and Validity
Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Understanding Research Findings
Appraising Quantitative Research
PART IV. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Research Vignette: Incorporating Information and Communication Technology Tools for HIV into Practice
Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement New!
APPENDICES
Summary
Offers a comprehensive introduction to nursing research concepts and methods. This title includes coverage such as qualitative and quantitative research, appraising and critiquing research, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making using research information.
