Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research: A Text and Workbook
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In this text for undergraduate students, registered nurses returning to school, and practicing nurses, Fain (nursing, University of Massachusetts-Worcester) covers inductive and deductive reasoning along with the formation of research questions and hypotheses from a conceptual model or theoretical framework. Content is organized around the nature of research and the research process, steps in planning a research study, and utilization of nursing research. This third edition adds new chapters on applying appropriate theories and conceptual models and understanding evidence-based practice, plus expanded discussion on principles of epidemiology. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Doody Review Services Reviewer:Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )Description:This second edition emphasizes reading and critically evaluating research reports and applying research findings to practice. The first edition was published in 1999.Purpose:The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with an understanding of the research process including ethical aspects, common statistical procedures, common quantitative and qualitative designs, skills to critically evaluate a problem and purpose statement, and the confidence in the reader's ability to read research reports. For consumers of nursing research, these are necessary skills.Audience:The target audience for this book is undergraduate nursing students, RNs returning to school, and practicing nurses. The authors of each chapter is involved in research.Features:This book is organized into three parts. Part I introduces the reader to the research process. Part II, planning a research study, focuses on understanding the specific steps of the research process. Part III focuses on research utilization. Guidelines for evaluating and critiquing research and guidelines for research utilization are provided. New chapters to this edition include applying theories and conceptual models and understanding evidence-based practice. Each chapter contains student learning objectives, a summary of key ideas, and learning activities. More detailed critiquing guidelines and excerpts from research studies are included in this edition. A workbook is part of the book and includes review questions, multiple choice questions, and critical thinking questions.Assessment:This book should be very useful to its target audience as a textbook or a reference. It provides readers with the basic skills to read and critique research findings and to utilize findings in practice. This easy to read edition has been updated with new chapters and references.
1Introduction to Nursing Research32Understanding the Research Process and Ethical Issues in Nursing Research153Selecting and Defining the Problem434Applying Appropriate Theories and Conceptual Models635Understanding Evidence-Based Practice756Formulating Hypotheses and Research Questions877Selecting the Sample and Setting1038Principles of Measurement1239Data Collection Methods14310Analyzing the Data16511Selecting a Research Design: Quantitative Versus Qualitative19112Phenomenological Research21913Ethnographic Research: Focusing on Culture24314Grounded Theory Research26515Interpreting and Reporting Research Findings28916Critiquing Research Reports30717Research Utilization327
