BookGeri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Coordinator, PhD in Nursing Program,
... Show More University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, Houston, Texas, Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, the Ursula Springer Leadership Professor in Nursing, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, New York University, College of Nursing, New York, New York.
Summary: Now in full color, this easy-to-understand textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nursing research concepts and methods. Evidence-based practice is emphasized throughout, with clear guidelines for evaluating research and applying scientific evidence to practice.
Contents:
I. Overview of research and evidence-based practice : Research vignette: Improving supportive care for cancer patients and their families / Ann M. Berger
Integrating research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement processes / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber
Research questions, hypotheses, and clinical questions / Judith Haber
Gathering and appraising the literature / Stephanie Fulton, Barbara Krainovich-Miller
Theoretical frameworks for research / Melanie McEwen ; II. Processes and evidence related to qualitative research : Research vignette: Program of research on substance use disorders / Marianne T. Marcus
Introduction to qualitative research / Mark Toles, Julie Barroso
Qualitative approaches to research / Mark Toles, Julie Barroso
Appraising qualitative research / Helen J. Streubert ; III. Processes and evidence related to quantitative research : Research vignette: From pressure ulcer prediction to preventive interventions / Nancy Bergstrom
Introduction to quantitative research / Geri LoBiondo-Wood
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova
Nonexperimental designs / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber
Systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines / Geri LoBiondo-Wood
Sampling / Judith Haber
Legal and ethical issues / Judith Haber, Geri Lobiondo-Wood
Data collection methods / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova
Reliability and validity / Geri LoBiondo-Wood, Judith Haber
Data analysis: descriptive and inferential statistics / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova
Understanding research findings / Geri Lobiondo-Wood
Appraising quantitative research / Nancy E. Kline ; IV. Application of research: evidence-based practice : Research vignette: Incorporating information and communication technology tools for HIV into practice / Ann Kurth
Strategies and tools for developing an evidence-based practice / Carl A. Kirton
Developing an evidence-based practice / Marita Titler
Quality improvement / Maja Djukic, Mattia J. Gilmartin
a Appendices : A randomized, clinical trial of education or motivational-interviewing-based coaching compared to usual care to improve cancer pain management
The influence of maternal-fetal attachment and health practices on neonatal outcomes in low-income, urban women
The experiences of nurse practitioners providing health care to the homeless
Couple functioning and post-traumatic stress symptoms in US army couples: the role of resilience
Follow-up for improving psychological well being for women after a miscarriage (review).
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