Essentials of nursing research: Methods, appraisal, and utilization

Abstract

Part I: Overview of Nursing Research Introducing Research and Its Use in Nursing Practice Comprehending Key Concepts in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Understanding the Research Process in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Reading Research Reports Understanding the Ethics of Nursing Research Part II: Preliminary Steps in the Research Process Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses Finding and Reviewing Studies in the Literature Examining the Conceptual/Theoretical Basis of a Study Part III: Designs for Nursing Research Scrutinizing Quantitative Research Design Scrutinizing Qualitative Research Design Examining Specific Types of Research Evaluating Sampling Plans Part IV: Data Collection Examining Data Collection Methods Evaluating Data Quality and Measurements Part V: Data Analysis Analyzing Quantitative Data Analyzing Qualitative Data Part VI: Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research Critiquing Research Reports Using Research in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice