Understanding nursing research : building an evidence-based practice / Nancy Burns, Susan K. Grove.
Material type: TextPublication details: Maryland Heights, Mo. : Elsevier Saunders, c2011.Edition: 5th ed. / with special contributions by Jennifer GrayDescription: xiii, 574 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781437707502 (pbk.) :
- 9781437707502 (Paper)
- 610.73072 BUR
- RT81.5 .B863 2011
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Previous ed.: 2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice --2. Introduction to the Quantitative Research Process -- 3. Introduction to the Qualitative Research Process -- 4. Examining Ethics in Nursing Research -- 5. Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses --6. Understanding the Literature Review in Published Studies --7. Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks -- Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs -- 9. Examining Populations and Samples in Research -- 10. Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research -- 11. Understanding Statistics in Research -- 12. Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice -- 13. Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice -- 14. Introduction to Outcomes Research
This edition has been updated to reflect emphasis on evidence-based practice. Format and features have been carefully refined, enhancing the book's readability and bringing into sharper focus, research examples and techniques.