Essentials of Nursing Research : Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice,9780781781534

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Essentials of Nursing Research : Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice

by Polit, Denise F

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7th

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9780781781534

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0781781531

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Trade Paper

Pub. Date:

1/23/2009

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Summary

Essentials of Nursing Research is designed to teach students how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research reports in nursing practice. The Seventh Edition has been updated with stronger coverage of evidence-based practice, including content on how to read, interpret, and critique systematic reviews, which are considered by many to be a cornerstone of evidence-based practice. Also included in the Seventh Edition: a more balanced presentation of medical and social science methods and nomenclature; enhanced coverage of qualitative research; and more!

Overview of Nursing Research and its Role in Evidence-Based Practice
Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment	p. 3
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Fundamentals	p. 33
Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research	p. 61
Reading and Critiquing Research Reports	p. 87
Ethics in Research	p. 117
Preliminary Steps in the Appraisal of Evidence
Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses	p. 145
Literature Reviews: Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence	p. 169
Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks	p. 194
Designs for Nursing Research
Quantitative Research Design	p. 221
Qualitative Designs and Approaches	p. 258
Specific Types of Research	p. 284
Sampling Plans	p. 305
Data Collection
Data Collection Methods	p. 337
Measurement and Data Quality	p. 369
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data	p. 391
Rigor and Interpretation in Quantitative Research	p. 440
Analysis of Qualitative Data	p. 462
Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research	p. 489
Systematic Reviews: Meta-Analysis and Metasynthesis	p. 514
Methodologic and Theoretical References	p. 541
Glossary	p. 547
Glossary of Selected Statistical Symbols	p. 572
Appendices: Research Reports
The Relationships Among Anxiety, Anger, and Blood Pressure in Children	p. 574
The Anniversary of Birth Trauma	p. 581
Index	p. 591
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