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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
Integrating the Processes of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
Gathering and Appraising the Literature
PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Qualitative Approaches to Research
Appraising Qualitative Research
PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Introduction to Quantitative Research
Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs
Nonexperimental Designs
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
Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
Tools for Applying Evidence to Practice
APPENDICES
