Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

• Includes accompanying study guide (5th edition)

<p>Learn how to evaluate and apply research with the #1 nursing research book! <b>Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice</b> is known for its authoritative content, a time-tested step-by-step approach, and abundant use of research examples. With improved clarity and readability, the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing. Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research, Nancy Burns and Susan K. Grove, this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding, appraising, and applying published research to evidence-based practice.</p><ul><li><b>Authoritative content</b> is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research, who offer unique, first-hand insights into the field.</li><li><b>Research examples</b> provide practice in working with published studies, with many of the examples including <i>Critical Appraisal </i>and <i>Implications for Practice</i> sections.</li><li><b>A clear, step-by-step organization</b> introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice.</li></ul><ul><li><b>An expanded emphasis on evidence-based practice</b> helps you develop skills in studying and appraising published research, so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence.</li><li><b>Enhanced coverage of qualitative research</b> allows prepares you to approach research questions and clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology.</li><li><b>Two different appraisal processes</b> are included: </li> <ul><li><b>A traditional in-depth critical appraisal process</b> prepares you for graduate-level work in research.</li><li><b>A concise, practice-focused research appraisal process</b> equips you for quick and accurate evaluation of the applicability of research findings to clinical practice.<b></b></li></ul><li><b>Updated research examples</b> prepare you for evidence-based practice by using the physiologic conditions and hospitalized patients seen in clinicals.</li> </ul>