Improving Health through Nursing Research
Improving Health through Nursing Research is a practical guide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The book draws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. \ Part one offers a global perspective on health and nursing and addresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory. Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research, focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care...
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Improving Health through Nursing Research is a practical guide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The book draws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. Part one offers a global perspective on health and nursing and addresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory. Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research, focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care delivery and developing the profession of nursing. Parts three and four provide an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods, their selection, use and interpretation . The last three parts of the book address key issues in research ethics and provide practical guidance as to how to prepare a research proposal, undertake research, present and publish findings, and translate research into practice.Improving Health through Nursing Research:Is a practical, accessible guide for nurse researchers and nurses with an interest in researchDraws upon international expertise in nursing researchExplores research within the international contextExplores issues at local, national and regional levelProvides guidelines for developing researchIncludes global examples This publication in partnership with the International Council of Nurses is the essential resource for nurses seeking to understand research and research utilisation. ALSO OF INTEREST:Advanced Nursing PracticeMadrean Schober & Fadwa Affara978-1-4051-2533-8Ethics in Nursing Practice, Third EditionSara T. Fry & Megan-Jane Johnstone978-1-4051-6052-0Nursing LeadershipSally Shaw978-1405-1-3523-8
Pt. 1 Nursing science and global health1 Global perspectives on health and nursing Barbara Parfitt Parfitt, Barbara Flora Cornish Cornish, Flora Linda Ferguson Ferguson, Linda2 Building knowledge Sally H. Rankin Rankin, Sally H. William W. Rankin Rankin, William W.3 Theory and nursing science Carmen J. Portillo Portillo, Carmen J. William L. Holzemer Holzemer, William L.Pt. 2 Nursing research: making a difference in people s lives4 Improving patient care Suzanne Willard Willard, Suzanne5 Enhancing care delivery Mary A. Blegen Blegen, Mary A. Julaluk Baramee Baramee, Julaluk6 Building professional nursing June Webber Webber, June7 Defining the research problem Junko Tashiro Tashiro, Junko William L. Holzemer Holzemer, William L.Pt. 3 Quantitative research8 Introduction to quantitative research Erika Sivarajan Froelicher Froelicher, Erika Sivarajan Kawkab Shishani Shishani, Kawkab9 Sampling William L. Holzemer Holzemer, William L.10 Selecting instruments for research Julita Sansoni Sansoni, Julita11 Experimental research designs John Arudo Arudo, John12 Research critique Jeanne K. Kemppainen Kemppainen, Jeanne K.13 Preparing data for analysis Dean Wantland Wantland, DeanPt. 4 Qualitative research14 Interpretative research methods Minrie Greeff Greeff, Minrie15 Interpretative data management and analysis Roberta S. Rehm Rehm, Roberta S.16 Preparing qualitative data for analysis Teri Lindgran Lindgran, TeriPt. 5 Research ethics17 Responsible conduct of research William L. Holzemer Holzemer, William L.Pt. 6 Research support18 Writing a research proposal Karen H. Sousa Sousa, Karen H. Marjolein M. Iversen Iversen,Marjolein M.19 Planning and managing a research project Sarie Human Human, Sarie20 Presenting and publishing research findings Leana R. Uys Uys, Leana R.21 Facilitating nursing research Lauren S. Aaronson Aaronson, Lauren S. William L. Holzemer Holzemer, William L.Pt. 7 Translating research to practice22 Information and communication technology infrastructure for evidence-based practice Suzanne Bakken Bakken, Suzanne Leanne M. Currie Currie, Leanne M. Ritamarie John John, Ritamarie23 Translating research into practice Cornelia Ruland Ruland, CorneliaIndex
\ From The CriticsReviewer: Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )\ Description: An international group of nurse researchers discuss various aspects of the research process in this compilation.\ Purpose: The purpose is to help readers develop a better understanding of nursing science and develop research skills. It is important that nurses see the value of research as it impacts patient outcomes.\ Audience: The target audience includes both nurse researchers and nurses interested in research. The author is an expert in the field and the international contributors present a global perspective.\ Features: An introduction to nursing science and theory begins the book, and part 2 builds a basis for evidence-based practice. Part 3 is overview of quantitative research, and part 4 covers qualitative research. Part 5 focuses on conducting research in clinical and academic settings, and part 6 discusses translating research findings into practice and the challenges of evidence-based practice.\ Assessment: The editor refers to this as an introductory research book. It does provide a beginning understanding of nursing research, but readers need to consult a traditional research book for more details on the steps of the research process.\ \ \ \ \ From the Publisher"The target audience includes both nurse researchers and nurses interested in research. The author is an expert in the field and the international contributors present a global perspective." (Doody's, 19 August 2011)\ \ \
