Further Research for Nursing

The material in this book has been compiled in an effort to help British nurses, midwives and health visitors accept and appreciate the role of research in their work. The relevant and readily available range of research methods and techniques in 12 different areas is illustrated. In the first section of the book an attempt is made to introduce research in a straightforward manner by discussing its meaning, its relevance to nursing and some methodological as well as ethical principles. This is followed by examples of research which illuminate the nursing care of specific groups of patients. Finally, the focus moves to a number of more general nursing issues such as pressure area care, the role of clinical observations and manpower planning. The book concludes with a chapter which glimpses into the future and examines the role of research as a change agent.