How to write your nursing dissertation /
edited by Alan Glasper, Colin Rees.
- Chichester : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
- xxiii, 284 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 7: Taking your dissertation further: disseminating evidence, knowledge transfer; writing as a professional skill:- 21. Publishing your dissertation: In a journal or at a conference: Your dissertation is complete: what next?--Motivation--Conference abstract and presentation--Writing a paper for publication--What will you do with your dissertation?--22. Reflecting on your dissertation journey--Reflection--Frameworks for reflection--Some final points on reflection--References--23. Building the architecture of your dissertation--Writing your evidence-based practice thesis--References--24. Glossary of common research and statistical terms--Section 8: Bonus chapters (website only)www.wiley.com/go/glasper/nursingdissertation:- 25. Developing a public health evidence-based practice dissertation--26. Using historical literature--27. Managing a learning difference--28. Interpretingstatistics--29. Research governance in practice--30. Developing mechanisms to change clinical practice in the light of evidence: A case study--31. Clinical standards, audit and inspection. Section I: Starting your dissertation journey:-1. Starting your dissertation journey--What are dissertations?--What are the features of a degree education?--Features of a dissertation--Planning your dissertation - essential considerations--Completing your dissertation and gaining a good classification--References--Further reading--2. Introduction to writing your evidence-based practice dissertation:- Sample guidelines for students undertaking an undergraduate healthcare dissertation--Typical learning outcomes for an undergraduate evidence-based practice dissertation-- The dissertation--Guidelines for students undertaking an undergraduate evidence -based practice dissertation--Typical postgraduate evidence-based practice dissertation module learning outcomes--Conclusion--3. Clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice: background and history:- Introduction--Historical aspects of evidence-based practice--The contribution of the nursing profession to evidence-based practice--How is evidence sourced?--Conclusion--References--4. What is evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness?:- Clinical effectiveness--Evidence-based practice--Making care more effective--References--5. The challenges of delivering practice based on best evidence (in primary, secondary and tertiary settings)--An evidence base for practice--Barriers to the use of research evidence in practice--Conclusion--References--Section 2: Sourcing and accessing evidence for your dissertation:- 6. Sourcing the best evidence:- Exploring and refining your question--Searching for research articles--Devising your search strategy--Accessing journal literature--The cochrane library--Websites and other resources--Support from your library service--RCN information literacy competencies--Conclusion--References--7. What is grey literature and where can it be found?:- What is \'grey literature\'?--Where can i find grey literature?--Important websites--What about Google scholar?--References--8. Harvard or Vancouver - getting it right all the time:- Vancouver system--Harvard system--Use of computer referencing packages--Conclusion--9. Posting an evidence-based practice question: Using the PICO and SPICE models:- What is the PPICO model?--Examples of PICO formulated questions--What is the SPICE model?--References--Section 3: Developing your healthcare/evidence-based practice dissertions:- 10. Managing your time wisely--A dissertation as a frame of mind--Conclusion--References--1.0Developing your study skills:- Knowing yourself--Being organised--Organising things in terms of what goes where--Consolidating your ideas and activities by talking to others about it--References--12. Getting the most from your supervisor:- How to get started--Agreeing a working pattern--Anticipating and preventing problems--Good planning is the essence--Supervision at a distance --Additional support--Resources--Section 4: Preparing to use research evidence in your dissertation:- 13. Understanding quantitative research:- Is it a quantitative study?--Why quantitative?--Types of quantitative studies--Key elements in a quantitative study--Strengths of quantitative studied--Limitations--Conclusion--References--14. Understanding qualitative research:- Why qualitative?--Types of qualitative studies--Key elements in a qualitative study--Strengths of qualitative studies--Limitations--Conclusion--References-- Section 5: Critically appraising evidence:- 15. Selecting and using appraisal tools: How to interrogate research papers:- Introduction--What is critical appraisal?--What are critical appraisal tools?--Why is critical appraisal of published research important?--What does critical appraisal mean to nurses and other healthcare professionals?--What is the best critical appraisal tool to use?--Commencing your critique--Is an individual paper worth adding to the short list?-- Preparing your initial long short list--Commencing your initial read and review of an empirical journal paper--Points to consider about the paper(s) before using any critiquing tool--Applying a critiquing framework tool of your choice to your selected papers--Critiquing models--Conclusion--References--16. Critically reviewing qualitative papers using a CASP critiquing tool:- Screening questions--The CASP qualitative questions--Data analysis--Research findings--The value of the research--Reflection--References--17. Ceitically reviewing quantitative papers using a CASP critiquing tool:- Question 1: \'Did the study ask a clearly-foused question?\'--Question 2: \'Was this a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and was it appropriately so?\'--Question 3: \'Were participants appropriately allocated to intervention and control groups?\'-- Question 4: \'Were participants, staff and study personnel \'blind\' to participants study group?\'--Question 5: \'Were all of the participants who entered th trial accounted for at its conclusion?\'--Question 6: \'Were the participants in all groups followed up and data collected in the same way?\'--Question 7: \'Did the study have enough participants to minimise the play of chance?\'--Question 8: \'How are the results presented and what is the main result?\'--Question 9: \'How precise are these results?\'--Question 10. \'Were all important outcomes considered so the results can be applied?\'--18. Critically reviewing a journal paper using the Parahoo model:- Introduction--Framework for appraisal--Conclusion--References--19. Critically reviewing a journal paper using the Rees model:- Conclusion--References--Section 6: How evidence-based healthcare in Implemented in practice:- 20. Using evidence in practice--Introduction--Applying research findings to practice; using and applying evidence in practice--Potential barriers to the implementation of change--Change management strategies--Review and evaluation of effectiveness of change--Leadership of change--Using government policy guidance to help implement evidence-based practice--Can high impact nursing actions result in enhanced patient care?--Conclusions--References--
This textbook provides a clear guide to writing a winning dissertation. It contains advice and guidance in overcoming many of the difficulties students often face in this process.