Essentials of Nursing Research : Methods, Appraisal, and Utilization

Includes Bibliographical references and Index

Overview of Nursing Research
Preliminary Steps in the Research Process
Designs for Nursing Research
Collection of Research Data
Analysis of Research Data
Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research

A winner of the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year award, this introductory nursing research text focuses on how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research for utilization in clinical practice. Acclaimed for its readability, clear presentation, and balanced coverage of quantitative and qualitative nursing research, the Fifth Edition provides in-depth research utilization and utilization models in current practice. Features include fictitious and real in-text research examples, detailed, "how-to" nursing research information, and guidelines for critiquing research reports. Research examples at the end of each chapter help students apply critiquing guidelines in practice