Introduction To Nursing Research
Developing Research Awareness
1st Edition
Published on 25. May 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
158 pages
978-1-4441-1990-9 (ISBN)
Description
In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, Introduction to Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness explains the hows and whys of nursing research, stressing its influence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers a comprehensive guide to the research process and addresses questions such as: What is research? What is its importance to nursing, nurses, patients, and policy makers? Why is it such an exciting discipline?
Highlights:
Emphasizes the practical use of nursing research and its role in developing
clinical practice
Includes case studies drawn from the authors' extensive experience in the field
that illustrate how research is executed and implemented
Features summary boxes, examples, and reader-focused activities to help develop
awareness and understanding
This book is relevant to all fields of nursing and all aspects of research. It is an essential resource for both the nursing undergraduate as well as nurses who are new to research.
Highlights:
Emphasizes the practical use of nursing research and its role in developing
clinical practice
Includes case studies drawn from the authors' extensive experience in the field
that illustrate how research is executed and implemented
Features summary boxes, examples, and reader-focused activities to help develop
awareness and understanding
This book is relevant to all fields of nursing and all aspects of research. It is an essential resource for both the nursing undergraduate as well as nurses who are new to research.
Reviews / Votes
'Thinking about doing research can be difficult, time consuming and for some overwhelming. This book is a useful partner in breaking this down in to a manageable task.' -- Dr Camille Cronin, University of Essex 'This is a useful introductory text, which is clearly presented and focused to the target audience.The sequencing is effective, with good contextualisation of the content and its relevance to nursing practice...I will recommend it to the library and students.' -- Jenifer Braithwaite, University Campus SuffolkMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
6 b/w line drawings; 10 b/w halftones
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-1990-9 (9781444119909)
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05/2012
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Persons
Andree Le May - BSc (Hons) PhD, RGN, PGCE(A), FRSPH. Professor of Nursing, University of Southampton, UK
Susan Holmes - BSc (Hons) PhD, SRN, FRSPH, CMS. Director of Research and Development & Professor of Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
Susan Holmes - BSc (Hons) PhD, SRN, FRSPH, CMS. Director of Research and Development & Professor of Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
Content
Advancing practice through research. Quality of life research: implications for nursing. Dignity in nursing. Pressure ulcers: prevention and care. Asking worthwhile questions for practice. Selecting the right research design to answer your question. Collecting and analysing data - some important principles. Gaining permission for research. Telling people about your research. Using research in practice. Evaluating care.