Nursing Research in Can - Pageburst E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)
"Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization"
By- Geri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Planning and Development, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas; Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Nursing Systems and Technology, Houston, Texas
- Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, The Ursula Springer Leadership Professor in Nursing and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York
- Cherylyn Cameron, RN, PhD, Professor and Coordinator of Program Development, Institute of University Partnerships and Advanced Studies, Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
- Mina Singh, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This is a Pageburst digital textbook; This second edition of Nursing Research in Canada aims to provide nursing students with a comprehensive introduction to research concepts and methods. This new edition includes the examination of the various roles of research in nursing, application and analysis, and coverage of evidence-based practice. Easy-to-understand and set entirely within a Canadian context, readers will learn how to master important material and apply the principles of research to nursing practice. Students will also benefit from the NEW companion study guide that was designed to allow students to further practice and hone the critiquing skills discussed in the textbook. As well, additional exercises and review questions will be made available on the accompanying Evolve website for the book.
Book, 600 Pages
Published: January 2009
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-1-926648-92-7
Contents
- Part 1: Research Overview
Research Vignette: How Nurses Use and Respond to Research, Barbara Paterson
1 The Role of Research in Nursing
2 Theoretical Framework
3 Critical Reading Strategies: Overview of the Research Process
4 Developing Research Questions and Hypotheses
5 Literature Review
6 Legal and Ethical Issues
Part 2: Qualitative Research
Research Vignette: Creating Qualitatively Derived Theory, Janice M. Morse
7 Introduction to Qualitative Research
8 Qualitative Approaches to Research
Part 3: Quantitative Research
Research Vignette: Tackling the prevention of falls among seniors, Nancy C. Edwards
9 Introduction to Quantitative Research
10 Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs
11 Non-experimental Designs
Part 4: Processes Related to Research
Research Vignette: Processes Related to Research, Julie Gaudet
12 Sampling
13 Data-Collection Methods
14 Rigour in Research
15 Qualitative Data Analysis
16 Quantitative Data Analysis
17 Presenting the Findings
Part 5: Critiquing Research
Research Vignette: Evolution in a Program of Research focusing on Family Violence, Caregiving and Womens Health, Judith Wuest
18 Critiquing Qualitative Research
19 Critiquing Quantitative Research
Part 6: Application of Research: Evidence-Based Practice
Research Vignette: Nursing Best Practice, Barbara Davies
20 Use of Research in Practice

