Synopses & Reviews
This eighth edition of
Essentials of Nursing Research, written by AJN award-winning authors, along with its accompanying
Study Guide for Essentials of Nursing Research, student learning ancillaries, and instructor teaching materials present a unique learning-teaching package that is designed to teach students how to read and critique research reports, and to appreciate the application of research findings to nursing practice. New to this edition:
- New text organization with separate sections on quantitative and qualitative research offer greater continuity of ideas to better meet the needs of students and faculty.- New online chapter supplements for every chapter expand student's knowledge of research topics.
- New chapter on mixed methods research, which involves the blending of qualitative and quantitative data in a single inquiry, responds to the surge of interest in this type of research - Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice (EBP) especially in the areas of asking well-worded questions for EBP and searching for such evidence guides the reader from theory to application. - Enhanced assistance for instructors with numerous suggestions on how to make learning about—and teaching—research methods more rewarding.
-New interactive critiquing activity, available on thePoint website, brings the Critical Thinking Exercises from the textbook to an interactive tool. The new format makes it easy for students to respond to the series of targeted questions about the Research Examples. Responses can be printed or e-mailed directly to instructors for homework or testing.
Synopsis
Essentials of Nursing Research is designed to teach students how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research reports in nursing practice. The Seventh Edition has been updated with stronger coverage of evidence-based practice, including content on how to read, interpret, and critique systematic reviews, which are considered by many to be a cornerstone of evidence-based practice. Also included in the Seventh Edition: a more balanced presentation of medical and social science methods and nomenclature; enhanced coverage of qualitative research; and more!
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Synopsis
This eighth edition of Essentials of Nursing Research, written by AJN award-winning authors, along with its accompanying Study Guide for Essentials of Nursing Research, student learning ancillaries, and instructor teaching materials present a unique learning-teaching package that is designed to teach students how to read and critique research reports, and to appreciate the application of research findings to nursing practice.
About the Author
Denise F. Polit, PhD, FAAN
President, Humanalysis, Inc., Saratoga Springs, New York and
Professor, Griffith University School of Nursing,
Brisbane, Australia
www.denisepolit.com
Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN
Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Table of Contents
Part 1: Overview of Nursing Research and Its Role in Evidence-Based Practice
- Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Fundamentals
- Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Reading and Critiquing Research Reports
- Ethics in Research
Part 2: Preliminary Steps in the Appraisal of Evidence
- Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
- Literature Reviews: Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence
- Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Part 3: Designs for Nursing Research
- Quantitative Research Designs
- Qualitative Designs and Approaches
- Specific Types of Research
- Sampling Plans
Part 4: Data Collection
- Data Collection Methods
- Measurement and Data Quality
Part 5: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data
- Rigor and Interpretation in Quantitative Research
- Analysis of Qualitative Data
- Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research
- Systematic Reviews: Meta-Analysis and Metasynthesis
- Methodologic and Theoretical References
- Glossary
- Glossary of Selected Statistical Symbols
Appendices: Research Reports
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