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In this lively book, the author gives a straightforward explanation of the essential knowledge needed to understand and go about doing research, and, more importantly, show how it can improve nursing practice.
List of contents
PART ONE: LET¿S GET STARTED
Introduction: The Book Roadmap
Evidence-based Practice and Research
The Importance of Research for Practice
PART TWO: LET¿S MAKE THIS WORK: SKILLS FOR RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Core Skills for Research and Evidence-based Practice
Policy in Research and Evidence-based Practice
Practical Approaches for Understanding Research and Evidence-based Practice
PART THREE: LET¿S GET PHILOSOPHICAL
The Philosophical Background to Nursing Research
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Approaches
Alternative and Complementary Research Approaches
PART FOUR: LET¿S DO RESEARCH
The Research Process
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Ethics in Healthcare Research
Preparation for Your Dissertation
PART FIVE: LET¿S IMPLEMENT RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE
Using Research and Evidence in Practice
PART SIX: ACHIEVING YOUR POTENTIAL
Achieving Your Potential
About the author
Ruth Taylor is a Professor of Nursing and Deputy Dean at Anglia Ruskin University. She had previously worked at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen for fifteen years. Her research and policy expertise relates to the student experience with a particular focus on the selection of student nurses and midwives. Her teaching expertise lies in clinical leadership, research (particularly in relation to qualitative research and case study research) and professional practice for compassionate care. In addition, she supervises students from undergraduate to doctoral levels. She has published and presented internationally. Ruth peer reviews and sits on editorial boards for a number of journals.
Summary
In this lively book, the author gives a straightforward explanation of the essential knowledge needed to understand and go about doing research, and, more importantly, show how it can improve nursing practice.
