Second Edition
by Carmen G. Loiselle
Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research provides the guidance you need to effectively critique every aspect of nursing research, and apply the results to clinical practice.
Features:
- Balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods puts the complete world of nursing research in perspective.
- In-text research examples drawn from recent studies by nurse researchers worldwide illustrate key features of a study and promote understanding of key concepts.
- Valuable guidelines offer a step-by-step approach to help you critique research reports, their methods, and results.
- Key learning features including Student Objectives, bolded key terms, Summary Points, and Suggested Readings help you master the fundamentals.
- Free CD-ROM includes student self-study review question and answers to critical thinking questions.
Contents
Part 1: Overview of Nursing Research
- Introducing Research and Its Use in Nursing Practice
- Comprehending Key Concepts in Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Understanding the Research Process in Qualitative and Quantitative Studies
- Reading Research Projects
- Reviewing the Ethical Aspects of a Nursing Study
Part 2: Preliminary Steps in the Research Process
- Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
- Finding and Reviewing Studies in the Literature
- Examining the Conceptual/Theoretical Basis of a Study
Part 3: Designs for Nursing Research
- Scrutinizing Quantitative Research Design
- Understanding Qualitative Research Design
- Examining Specific Types of Research
- Examining Sampling Plans
Part 4: Data Collection
- Scrutinizing Data Collection Methods
- Evaluating Measurements and Data Quality
Part 5: Data Analysis
- Analyzing Quantitative Data
- Analyzing Qualitative Data
Part 6: Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research
- Critiquing Research Reports
- Using Research in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Glossary
Index
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