Research Methods for Nurses and Midwives
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Research Methods for Nurses and Midwives

Theory and Practice

Merryl Harvey, Lucy Land

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Research Methods for Nurses and Midwives

Theory and Practice

Merryl Harvey, Lucy Land

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About This Book

This book is the only research methods book you need to succeed whilst studying nursing and midwifery.

Ideal for all pre and beyond registration nurses, this book has everything you need to know about consuming, critiquing and using research; it then builds on this foundation to develop these ideas into workable practice for real-world research.

Inspired by over 25 years combined experience, the authors have structured the book around the complimentary spheres of theory and practice and take you through each step of the research process, demonstrating how to choose a question, design your research proposal, collect data, analyse your findings and write up your research.

It explores:

Ā·Evidence-based research

Ā·Literature and systematic reviews

Ā·Ethics

Ā·Secondary Data

Ā·Research design

Ā·Methodologies and individual methods

Ā·Data analysis ā€“ quantitative and qualitative

Interwoven with case studies and embracing quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods alike, this balanced textbookprovides an introduction to a wide range of theories and methods and is packed full of material specially created to meet student and instructor needs.

Whether you are new to research methods or returning to formal education and hoping to conduct your own research, this book is your ideal companion.

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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Year
2016
ISBN
9781473943643
Edition
1
Topic
Medicina
Subtopic
Infermieristica

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. About the Authors
  8. Abbreviations
  9. How to Use this Book
  10. Using the Digital Content and Website
  11. Part I Laying the Foundations
  12. 1 Introduction to Research in Nursing and Midwifery
  13. 2 Evidence-based Practice
  14. 3 The Development of Nursing and Midwifery Knowledge
  15. 4 Quantitative Methodologies: An Overview
  16. 5 Qualitative Methodologies: An Overview
  17. 6 Mixed Methodologies: An Overview
  18. Part II Understanding Research Methods and Designs: The Theory
  19. 7 Randomised Controlled Trials
  20. 8 Qualitative Methods
  21. 9 Surveys, Action Research and Historical Research
  22. 10 Systematic Reviews
  23. 11 Research Design
  24. Part III Using Research Methods and Design: The Practice
  25. 12 The Research Process
  26. 13 Literature Review: Identifying and Sourcing the Literature
  27. 14 Literature Review: Reviewing the Narrative Data
  28. 15 Sampling
  29. 16 Quantitative Methods of Data Collection
  30. 17 Qualitative Methods of Data Collection
  31. 18 Research Governance in Clinical Research: Addressing Ethical Issues
  32. Part IV Data Analysis and Evaluation
  33. 19 Quantitative Data Analysis: Measures of Clinical Effectiveness
  34. 20 Managing and Analysing Qualitative Data
  35. 21 Rigour
  36. 22 Evaluating Research
  37. Part V Research in Action: Dissemination and Application
  38. 23 Writing Up and Disseminating Your Research
  39. 24 Using Research in Clinical Practice
  40. 25 Writing a Professional Research Proposal
  41. 26 Where Do I Go from Here?
  42. Afterthought
  43. Glossary
  44. References
  45. Index