The expansion of the responsibilities of nurses, their increasing specialization, and their short supply make it more important than ever that nursing practice be evidence-based. Burns (nursing emeritus, U. of Texas at Arlington) and Grove (nursing, U. of Texas at Arlington) help students and practitioners develop skills in reading and using research to develop an evidence-based practice. With several new pedagogical features, including new research examples and critiques, they cover analyzing quantitative and qualitative approaches, identifying problems and developing hypotheses, reviewing the literature, applying nursing theory and research frameworks, examining ethics, clarifying research designs, conducting outcomes research, analyzing populations and samples, measurement and data collection, understanding statistics, critiquing research for practice and applying research to patient care for evidence-based practice. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice, 4th Edition is a market-leading textbook written by two of the most renowned experts in the nursing research field. Now in full-color, this thoroughly updated 4th edition reflects today's emphasis on evidence-based practice. Refined format and features enhance the book's readability and bring include examples and critiques that help students better understand the concepts. The book also features an enhanced emphasis on the emerging, cost-driven field of outcomes research, as well as an improved balance of quantitative and qualitative research. In addition to a full complement of student and faculty ancillaries, a companion Nursing Research Online course is now available for separate purchase with this edition.