Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice / Edition 8

by Geri LoBiondo-Wood PhD, RN, FAAN, Judith Haber PhD, RN, FAAN

Overview

With an emphasis on how nursing research is appraised and applied, Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 8th Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the nursing research concepts and methods essential to today’s evidence-based healthcare environment. Coverage includes clear guidelines for evaluating research and applying scientific evidence to practice, qualitative and quantitative research, appraising and critiquing research, critical thinking, and clinical decision making using research information.

The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards recognized the 8th edition with a first-place award in the Nursing Research category.

• Balanced coverage acquaints you with the processes behind research and evidence-based practice.
• Distinct coverage of qualitative and quantitative research approaches are presented in separate parts of the book to avoid the confusion that often results when the two are interwoven.
• Complete, high-quality research examples, including three sample critiques, demonstrate how to apply the principles outlined in the text to published quantitative and qualitative research studies.
• Research Vignettes help bridge the gaps among clinical research, academia, and clinical practice.
• All-star cast of contributors represents a widely respected team of experts in nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Each chapter contains a variety of popular learning aids, including Key Terms, Learning Outcomes, Helpful Hints, Evidence-Based Practice Tips, Appraising the Evidence, Critiquing Criteria, Critique of a Research Study, Critical Thinking Decision Paths, Critical Thinking Challenges, and Key Points.

• NEW! Streamlined steps of the research process focus on how to appraise and apply research findings for evidence-based practice.
• NEW! Theory chapter features an up-to-date exploration of the most important theories behind nursing research.
• NEW! Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines chapter addresses this important area of nursing research.
• NEW! Quality Improvement chapter discusses the trending topic of quality improvement as it relates to nursing research.
• NEW! Updated research articles, including a Cochrane Collection study, reflect the most current, high-quality studies, particularly those that are accessible and relevant to readers with minimal clinical experience.
• NEW! All-new Research Vignettes illustrate the dynamic nature of nursing research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323100861
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	09/27/2013
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	616
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Geri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN

Judith Haber, PhD, RN, FAAN

Table of Contents

PART I. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Research Vignette: Improving Supportive Care for Cancer Patients and Their Families

1. Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes
2. Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
3. Gathering and Appraising the Literature
4. Theoretical Frameworks for Research New!

PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Research Vignette: Program of Research on Substance Use Disorders

5. Introduction to Qualitative Research
6. Qualitative Approaches to Research
7. Appraising Qualitative Research

PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

Research Vignette: From Pressure Ulcer Prediction to Preventive Interventions

8. Introduction to Quantitative Research
9. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs
10. Nonexperimental Designs
11. Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines New!
12. Sampling
13. Legal and Ethical Issues
14. Data Collection Methods
15. Reliability and Validity
16. Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
17. Understanding Research Findings
18. Appraising Quantitative Research

PART IV. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Research Vignette: Incorporating Information and Communication Technology Tools for HIV into Practice

19. Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
20. Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
21. Quality Improvement New!

APPENDICES

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From the Publisher

Learn how to effectively appraise and apply nursing research with this expert guide from the foremost authorities in the field

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN (Slippery Rock University )
Description: This book presents the basic steps of the research process and the guidelines for critiquing the steps of the research process. For this sixth edition, the content for evidence-based practice has been increased including emphasis throughout the chapters. The previous edition was 2002.
Purpose: The purpose is to help students develop the skills to understand the research process and to critically read, evaluate, and apply research findings in practice. This is a worthwhile goal, since future practitioners will be providing care based on theory and research evidence.
Audience: The target audience is undergraduate nursing students learning the research process and critiquing skills. It can be a resource for master's and doctoral students wanting a concise review of the research and critiquing processes. The authors and contributors are experts in the field of research.
Features: This book concisely covers the steps of the research process in four parts. Part I presents an overview of the research process including the role of research in nursing, integrating evidence-based practice, developing research questions and hypotheses, the literature review, and theoretical framework. Part II focuses on qualitative research including the approaches and evaluation of qualitative research. Part II focuses on quantitative research processes and evaluation. Part IV focuses on evidence-based practice. New to this edition is the increased coverage of evidence-based practice and three chapters have been devoted to this topic. Evidence-based practice tips are included in each chapter. Evidence-based examples have been updated. For selected terms, the example glossary included examples from the text in addition to the definition. A full-color design makes reading more appealing. Note that the Table of Contents contains several errors primarily with page numbers and chapter headings.
Assessment: This will be useful to the target audience. It covers the basic information needed to be a consumer of nursing research. The change of the title to reflect evidence-based practice and increased coverage of that area should prepare the BSN graduate with a good foundation for evidence-based practice.

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