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NURSING RESEARCH
Nursing Research
Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice
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Seventh Edition

By
Geri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Professor, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, Houston, TX
Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, CS, FAAN, Director, Master's Program, New York University, New York, NY

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Now in full color, this easy-to-understand textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nursing research concepts and methods. Evidence-based practice is emphasized throughout, with clear guidelines for evaluating research and applying scientific evidence to practice. Coverage includes qualitative and quantitative research, appraising and critiquing research, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making using research information.



Contents




PART I. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE


  1. Integrating the Processes of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  2. Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
  3. Gathering and Appraising the Literature




    4. PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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




    7. PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

  7. Introduction to Quantitative Research
  8. Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs
  9. Nonexperimental Designs
  10. Sampling
  11. Legal and Ethical Issues
  12. Data Collection Methods
  13. Reliability and Validity
  14. Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  15. Understanding Research Findings
  16. Appraising Quantitative Research




    17. PART IV. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

  17. Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
  18. Tools for Applying Evidence to Practice




APPENDICES




Bibliographic details
Paperback, 624 pages, publication date: SEP-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-05743-1
ISBN-10: 0-323-05743-8
Imprint: MOSBY


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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