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Advanced nursing research : from theory to practice / Ruth M. Tappen.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Sudbury, Mass. ; London : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2011.Description: xvi, 504 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780763765682 (hbk.) :
  • 0763765686 (casebound)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 610.73072 TAP
  • 610.73072 22
LOC classification:
  • RT81.5 .T37 2011
Contents:
PART 1: Planning Phase:-1. Identifying a research topic--Research defined--Finding a topic--Think Research--Generating an idea list--Making a final selection--Conclusion References--2. Reviewing the literature:- Searching the literature--Read critically and make notes--Writing the review--Conclusion--References --3. Theory :- Important definitions--Development stages of theories--Using research to test theory--Using theory to inform research--The concept tree--Concept tree example--Issues related to theory and research--Conclusion--References--PART 2: Design Phase:- 4. Quantitative or qualitative research? :- Name-calling--Defining quantitative and qualitative research--Quantitative and qualitative methods--Philosophical underpinnings--The quantitative paradigm--The qualitative paradigm--Characteristics of qualitative research--Conclusion--References--5. Experimental research designs--Experimental design--Quasi-Experimental designs--Basic Quasi-Experimental designs--Conclusion--References--6. Descriptive research designs, mixed methods, and meta-analysis--Simple Descriptive designs--More complex descriptive designs--Secondary analysis--Mixed designs and mixed methods--Meta-analysis--Conclusion--References --7. Epidemiology and longitudinal designs --Epidemiological designs--Longitudinal studies--Conclusion--References-- 8. Sampling--Probability sampling--Purposeful sampling--Complex sampling strategies--Conclusion--References --9. Reliability--What is reliability?--When is reliability a concern?--Measurement--Consistency--Intrarater reliability--Intercoder reliability--Stability--Homogeneity--Reliability of physical measures--Improving reliability--Conclusion--References--10. Validity-- Content validity--Construct validity--Criterion validity--Sensitivity and specificity --Conclusion--References --11. Trustworthiness of qualitative research--Example: Coming of age in Samoa--Credibility--Transferability--Dependability--Confirmability--Additional Criteria for Trustworthiness--Conclusion--References--PART 3: Implementation Phase:- 12. Research ethics--A troubled past--Principles of ethical conduct in research--Application of the principles--Basic elements of informed consent--Issues related to ethical research conduct--Ethical conduct related to animal model research--Conclusion--References--13. Participant Recruitment--Recruitment--Retention--Conclusion--References--14. Data Collection: Testing and observation: Initial preparation for data collection--Tests of function--Physical assessment measures--Biological tests--Observation--Conclusion--References-- 15. Data Collection: Interviewing--Structured and semistructured Interviews--Unstructured Interviews--Focus Groups--Conclusion--References--16. Internet, Secondary analysis, and Historical Research--Internet-based researh--Secondary data analysis--Historical research--Conclusion--References--17. Intervention--Interventions--Preparing to implement the intervention--Implementation--Conclusion--References--PART 4: Analysis and Interpretation Phase:- 18. Quantitative Data Management--Managing the data--Selecting the software for the database--Database creation--Conclusion--References--19. Basic Quantitative Data Analysis--Data cleaning--Missing data--Visual representations--Basic descriptive statistics--Bivariate association--Additional Measures of Association--Conclusion--References--20. Inferential analysis--Analysis of variance--Regression analysis--Conclusion--References--21. Analyzing qualitative data--Processing the data--Why quantify?--Structured and semistructured analysis--Unstructured analysis--Ethnographic analysis--Grounded theory--Phenomenological analysis--Conclusion--References--PART 5: Reporting:- 22. Presenting your research findings--Poster Presentations--Podium presentations--Conclusion--References--23. Publishing your research results--Reporting to funders--Reporting to the public--Publishing in professional Journals--Special consideration for qualitative research manuscripts--Reasons for acceptance--Reasons for Rejection--Resubmission after rejection--Conclusion--References--For further reading--24. Preparing research proposals--Thesis and dissertation proposals--Guidance for writing a thesis or dissertation proposal--Proposals for funding--Suggestions and guidelines for preparing applications for funding--Qualitative proposal: Special considerations--Conclusion--References--25. Evidence-based Practice:- Why evidence-based practice?--The evolution of Evidence-based practice--Criteria for evidence-based practice recommendations--Research evidence and healthcare policy--The contribution of qualitative research to evidence-based practice--Conclusion--References--26. Developing a program of research--The value of building a program of research--Launching a program of research--A fictional example--References.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART 1: Planning Phase:-1. Identifying a research topic--Research defined--Finding a topic--Think Research--Generating an idea list--Making a final selection--Conclusion References--2. Reviewing the literature:- Searching the literature--Read critically and make notes--Writing the review--Conclusion--References --3. Theory :- Important definitions--Development stages of theories--Using research to test theory--Using theory to inform research--The concept tree--Concept tree example--Issues related to theory and research--Conclusion--References--PART 2: Design Phase:- 4. Quantitative or qualitative research? :- Name-calling--Defining quantitative and qualitative research--Quantitative and qualitative methods--Philosophical underpinnings--The quantitative paradigm--The qualitative paradigm--Characteristics of qualitative research--Conclusion--References--5. Experimental research designs--Experimental design--Quasi-Experimental designs--Basic Quasi-Experimental designs--Conclusion--References--6. Descriptive research designs, mixed methods, and meta-analysis--Simple Descriptive designs--More complex descriptive designs--Secondary analysis--Mixed designs and mixed methods--Meta-analysis--Conclusion--References --7. Epidemiology and longitudinal designs --Epidemiological designs--Longitudinal studies--Conclusion--References-- 8. Sampling--Probability sampling--Purposeful sampling--Complex sampling strategies--Conclusion--References --9. Reliability--What is reliability?--When is reliability a concern?--Measurement--Consistency--Intrarater reliability--Intercoder reliability--Stability--Homogeneity--Reliability of physical measures--Improving reliability--Conclusion--References--10. Validity-- Content validity--Construct validity--Criterion validity--Sensitivity and specificity --Conclusion--References --11. Trustworthiness of qualitative research--Example: Coming of age in Samoa--Credibility--Transferability--Dependability--Confirmability--Additional Criteria for Trustworthiness--Conclusion--References--PART 3: Implementation Phase:- 12. Research ethics--A troubled past--Principles of ethical conduct in research--Application of the principles--Basic elements of informed consent--Issues related to ethical research conduct--Ethical conduct related to animal model research--Conclusion--References--13. Participant Recruitment--Recruitment--Retention--Conclusion--References--14. Data Collection: Testing and observation: Initial preparation for data collection--Tests of function--Physical assessment measures--Biological tests--Observation--Conclusion--References-- 15. Data Collection: Interviewing--Structured and semistructured Interviews--Unstructured Interviews--Focus Groups--Conclusion--References--16. Internet, Secondary analysis, and Historical Research--Internet-based researh--Secondary data analysis--Historical research--Conclusion--References--17. Intervention--Interventions--Preparing to implement the intervention--Implementation--Conclusion--References--PART 4: Analysis and Interpretation Phase:- 18. Quantitative Data Management--Managing the data--Selecting the software for the database--Database creation--Conclusion--References--19. Basic Quantitative Data Analysis--Data cleaning--Missing data--Visual representations--Basic descriptive statistics--Bivariate association--Additional Measures of Association--Conclusion--References--20. Inferential analysis--Analysis of variance--Regression analysis--Conclusion--References--21. Analyzing qualitative data--Processing the data--Why quantify?--Structured and semistructured analysis--Unstructured analysis--Ethnographic analysis--Grounded theory--Phenomenological analysis--Conclusion--References--PART 5: Reporting:- 22. Presenting your research findings--Poster Presentations--Podium presentations--Conclusion--References--23. Publishing your research results--Reporting to funders--Reporting to the public--Publishing in professional Journals--Special consideration for qualitative research manuscripts--Reasons for acceptance--Reasons for Rejection--Resubmission after rejection--Conclusion--References--For further reading--24. Preparing research proposals--Thesis and dissertation proposals--Guidance for writing a thesis or dissertation proposal--Proposals for funding--Suggestions and guidelines for preparing applications for funding--Qualitative proposal: Special considerations--Conclusion--References--25. Evidence-based Practice:- Why evidence-based practice?--The evolution of Evidence-based practice--Criteria for evidence-based practice recommendations--Research evidence and healthcare policy--The contribution of qualitative research to evidence-based practice--Conclusion--References--26. Developing a program of research--The value of building a program of research--Launching a program of research--A fictional example--References.

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