Introduction to nursing research : incorporating evidence-based practice /
Carol Boswell, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, Sharon Cannon, EdD, RN, ANEF, Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
- Sixth edition.
- xxii, 421 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Connection between research and evidence-based practice Overview of evidence Overview of research Overview of quality Ethics for nursing research and evidence-based practice Asking the right question Literature review: searching and writing the evidence Quantitative research design Qualitative and mixed research methods Population management Data collection Reliability, validity, and trustworthiness Data analysis The research critique process and the evidence-based appraisal process Translational research, improvement science, implementation science, and evaluation research with practical applications Application of evidence-based nursing practice with research
"Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice teaches pre-licensure nursing students how they can integrate evidence-based practice and research into their daily work against the backdrop of current trends and issues in nursing practice. Safe, effective, quality patient care is simply not achievable without a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, a reality this text makes apparent. Unique in its approach, the current edition combines research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice together, illuminating core concepts and showing students how to do the research while establishing a foundation that will lead them to evidence-based practice. Measurable objectives, thoughtful applications of evidence-based practice, and quality improvement concepts all play a prominent role in this text, as knowledgeable researchers and academics explore core concepts alongside current research. Case studies and "Thinking Outside the Box" features provide real-world, practical examples for students to consider, and "Red Flags" help students heighten their focus as they appraise and investigate research and evidence"--
College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing