This globally renowned bestseller has been updated to incorporate the latest advancements in research methods. Its primary goal is to equip students with the skills to effectively read and critically analyze research reports, communicate using the language of nursing research, and cultivate an appreciation for research’s role in enhancing nursing practice. Written by award-winning authors Denise Polit and Cheryl Beck, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of research essentials, delves into the research process, and explores both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Through its engaging content, the book sparks student curiosity and encourages them to pursue a professional pathway that embraces evidence-based practice and thoughtful evaluations of research evidence.
Table of Content
Part I Overview of Nursing Research and Its Role in Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 1 Introducing Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 2 Understanding Key Concepts and Steps in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Chapter 3 Reading and Critically Appraising Research Articles
Chapter 4 Attending to Ethics in Research
Part 2 Preliminary Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Chapter 5 Identifying Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
Chapter 6 Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence in the Literature
Chapter 7 Understanding Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Part 3 Designs and Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Nursing Research
Chapter 8 Appraising Quantitative Research Design
Chapter 9 Appraising Sampling and Data Collection in Quantitative Studies
Chapter 10 Appraising Qualitative Designs and Approaches
Chapter 11 Appraising Sampling and Data Collection in Qualitative Studies
Chapter 12 Understanding Mixed Methods Research, Quality Improvement, and Other Special Types of Research
Part 4 Analysis, Interpretation, and Application of Nursing Research
Chapter 13 Understanding Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data
Chapter 14 Interpreting Quantitative Findings and Evaluating Clinical Significance
Chapter 15 Understanding the Analysis of Qualitative Data
Chapter 16 Appraising Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research
Chapter 17 Learning from Systematic Reviews
Chapter 18 Putting Research Evidence into Practice: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence
Appendix A: Stephens et al., Smartphone Technology and Text Messaging for Weight Loss in Young Adults
Appendix B: Ottosen et al., An Ethnography of Parents’ Perceptions of Patient Safety in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Appendix C: Saqe-Rockoff et al., Improving Thermoregulation for Trauma Patients in the Emergency Department
Appendix D: Eckhardt et al., Fatigue in the Presence of Coronary Heart Disease
Appendix E: Langegard et al., The Art of Living with Symptoms
Appendix F: Hountz et al., Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Using A Quality Improvement Approach in a Nurse-Managed Clinic
Appendix G: Chase et al., The Effectiveness of Medication Adherence Interventions Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Appendix H: Carr et al., Patient Information Needs and Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Appendix I: Answers to Selected Study Guide Exercises
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