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The world's most widely used nursing research textbook, Essentials of Nursing Research, Tenth Edition equips students with everything they need to confidently apply research to nursing practice. AJN award-winning authors Denise Polit and Cheryl Beck clarify the language of nursing research and instill a practical understanding of nursing research fundamentals and the research process for both quantitative and qualitative studies - including design principles; sampling and data collection; criteria for assessing data quality; appraising the quality, rigor, and trustworthiness of studies; and approaches to understand the statistical results. This updated edition incorporates the latest clinical insights and approaches to research to familiarize students with increasingly important considerations in today's nursing practice, including the involvement of patients and stakeholders in translating research evidence to local settings; the appraisal of not only the rigor of research designs and methods but also the relevance and applicability of practice-based evidence; and the effective use of research in local quality improvement (QI) projects. - UPDATED! New organization simplifies the presentation of complex topics and better facilitates the use of research evidence in nursing practice. - Clear, approachable writing makes difficult ideas easily digestible, even to students with no prior knowledge of technical terms. - Critical Appraisal Guidelines walk students through studies and highlight aspects amenable to evaluation by research consumers. - Research Examples and Critical Thinking Exercises emphasize important points and sharpen students' critical thinking skills. - Tips help students confidently translate abstract notions of research methods into concrete applications. - Colorful tables, figures, and examples engage students' attention and reinforce their understanding. - Chapter Objectives emphasize essential information in each chapter. - Key Terms familiarize students with common research terms. - Bulleted Summary Points highlight key takeaways at a glance. Ensure a mastery of essential nursing skills and equip students for success throughout the nursing education continuum with the complete Essentials of Nursing Research, Tenth Edition solution: - Lippincott CoursePoint - Study Guide for Essentials of Nursing Research, Tenth Edition

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Author:   Denise Polit ,  Cheryl Beck
Publisher:   Wolters Kluwer Health
Imprint:   Wolters Kluwer Health
Edition:   Tenth, North American Edition
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9781975141851

ISBN 10:   1975141857
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   18 March 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781975262907
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Part I Overview of Nursing Research and Its Role in Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 1         Introducing Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice Chapter 2         Understanding Key Concepts and Steps in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Chapter 3         Reading and Critically Appraising Research Articles  Chapter 4         Attending to Ethics in Research Part 2 Preliminary Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Chapter 5         Identifying Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses Chapter 6         Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence in the Literature Chapter 7         Understanding Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks Part 3 Designs and Methods for Qualitative and Quantitative Nursing Research  Chapter 8         Appraising Quantitative Research Design Chapter 9         Appraising Sampling and Data Collection in Quantitative Studies  Chapter 10        Appraising Qualitative Designs and Approaches Chapter 11        Appraising Sampling and Data Collection in Qualitative Studies Chapter 12        Understanding Mixed Methods Research, Quality Improvement, and Other Special Types of Research Part 4 Analysis, Interpretation, and Application of Nursing Research Chapter 13        Understanding Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data Chapter 14        Interpreting Quantitative Findings and Evaluating Clinical Significance  Chapter 15        Understanding the Analysis of Qualitative Data Chapter 16        Appraising Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research Chapter 17        Learning from Systematic Reviews Chapter 18        Putting Research Evidence into Practice: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence  Appendix A Swenson et al., Parents’ Use of Praise and Criticism in a Sample of Young Children Seeking Mental Health Services  Appendix B Beck and Watson, Posttraumatic Growth After Birth Trauma Appendix C Bail et al., Cancer-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Intervention Adherence Among Breast Cancer Survivors Appendix D Wilson et al., A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Individualized Preoperative Education Intervention for Symptom Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty   Critical Appraisal of Wilson and Colleagues’ Study Glossary Index    

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