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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. Coverage includes qualitative and quantitative research, appraising and critiquing research, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making using research information.

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Author:   Geri LoBiondo-Wood ,  Judith Haber
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   7th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.939kg
ISBN:  

9780323057431

ISBN 10:   0323057438
Pages:   624
Publication Date:   09 September 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780323100861
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART I. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE * Integrating the Processes of Research and Evidence-Based Practice * Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions * Gathering and Appraising the Literature PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH * Introduction to Qualitative Research * Qualitative Approaches to Research * Appraising Qualitative Research PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH * Introduction to Quantitative Research * Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs * Nonexperimental Designs * Sampling * Legal and Ethical Issues * Data Collection Methods * Reliability and Validity * Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics * Understanding Research Findings * Appraising Quantitative Research PART IV. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE * Developing an Evidence-Based Practice * Tools for Applying Evidence to Practice APPENDICES

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Professor Emerita, University of Texas Health Science Center Cizik School of Nursing, Houston, Texas. Professor Emerita, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York.

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