<p>This is a comprehensive but easy-to-understand nursing research textbook that is designed to introduce students to research concepts and methods, as well as teach how to evaluate research and apply scientific evidence to practice. The 6th edition now includes an increased emphasis on evidence-based practice, and teaches the reader how to analyze research by demonstrating in detail the components of research, the types of research, and how to use research information. The thread of evidence-based practice has been enhanced from cover to cover, including the addition of "Evidence-Based Practice Tips" throughout. The sixth edition now features a full-color design and illustrations.</p>
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<li>Quantitative research and qualitative research are presented separately, in a balanced manner.</li>
<li>A inviting Research Vignette opens each of the book's four Parts, introducing students to real-world practitioners of nursing research.</li>
<li>Unique Helpful Hint boxes offer practical tips for avoiding common pitfalls in nursing research.</li>
<li>Critiquing Guides offer essential questions to ask when critiquing aspects of a research article.</li>
<li>Critical Thinking Decision Paths are flowchart-style diagrams with critical decision points that guide students through the process of decsion-making in conducting and interpreting research.</li>
<li>Critical Thinking Challenges are thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter.</li>
<li>Critique of a Research Study features demonstrate how to apply critiquing skills to a research study.</li>
<li>Additional popular pedagogical aids include Key Terms lists, Learning Outcomes, and Key Points summaries, along with many tables, boxes, and figures.</li>
<li>Appendix includes four updated full-text research articles ― referenced throughout the text.</li>
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<li>New focus on evidence-based practice.</li>
<li>Three chapters focus on evidence-based practice, including the new Tools for Applying Evidence to Practice chapter (Chapter 20), which covers implementation of protocols for evidence-based practice, standards of care, care maps, and more.</li>
<li>Evidence-Based Practice Tip boxes provide tips for applying research evidence to practice.</li>
<li>An evidence-based practice icon highlights key evidence-based content.</li>
<li>Critical Thinking Challenges include at least one question per chapter focused on evidence-based practice.</li>
<li>Practice examples of evidence-based nursing are updated and expanded.</li>
<li>Updated coverage of HIPAA regulations, replication, genetics, sample size, and power calculations keeps students on the cutting edge of changes in the field.</li>
<li>New Example Glossary not only includes definitions of key terms and concepts but also references to in-text examples of the concepts, with page references.</li>
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Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice

Medical Books

Geri LoBiondo-Wood

Judith Haber

Nursing

Mosby

Nursing Research - E-Book: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice

Nursing Research E-Book: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice

<p>Equip yourself with the tools to better understand and apply research to your everyday practice with Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization, 4th Edition. Written by an all-star team of educators and research experts from the U.S. and Canada, this thoroughly updated text is the perfect resource to help ground you in the processes behind nursing research and evidence-informed practice. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and refocused to better match the needs of the nurse who will read and apply research rather than conduct research. This text also features new research examples that reflect the most current Canadian studies, fresh vignettes, easy-to-use navigation tools, enhanced readability, and well-balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. It's a must-have resource for both undergraduate and graduate nursing students alike!</p>

Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization 4th Edition

Cherylyn Cameron

Mina Singh

Mosby Canada

Study Guide for Nursing Research in Canada, 4th Edition

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