Nursing research : methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice / Geri LoBiondo-Wood and Judith Haber

Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: Research Vignette Improving Supportive Care for Cancer Patients and Their Families -- 1. Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes / Ann M. Berger -- 2. Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions / Judith Haber / Geri LoBiondo-Wood -- 3. Gathering and Appraising the Literature / Judith Haber -- 4. Theoretical Frameworks for Research / Stephanie Fulton / Barbara Krainovich-Miller -- Research Vignette Program of Research on Substance Use Disorders / Melanie McEwen -- 5. Introduction to Qualitative Research / Marianne T. Marcus -- 6. Qualitative Approaches to Research / Julie Barroso / Mark Toles -- 7. Appraising Qualitative Research / Julie Barroso / Mark Toles -- Research Vignette From Pressure Ulcer Prediction to Preventive Interventions / Helen J. Streubert -- 8. Introduction to Quantitative Research / Nancy Bergstrom -- 9. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs / Geri LoBiondo-Wood. Note continued: 10. Nonexperimental Designs / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai / Carol Bova -- 11. Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines / Judith Haber / Geri LoBiondo-Wood -- 12. Sampling / Geri LoBiondo-Wood -- 13. Legal and Ethical Issues / Judith Haber -- 14. Data Collection Methods / Geri LoBiondo-Wood / Judith Haber -- 15. Reliability and Validity / Carol Bova / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai -- 16. Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics / Geri LoBiondo-Wood / Judith Haber -- 17. Understanding Research Findings / Carol Bova / Susan Sullivan-Bolyai -- 18. Appraising Quantitative Research / Geri LoBiondo-Wood -- Research Vignette Incorporating Information and Communication Technology Tools for HIV into Practice / Nancy E. Kline -- 19. Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice / Ann Kurth -- 20. Developing an Evidence-Based Practice / Carl A. Kirton -- 21. Quality Improvement / Marita Titler. Note continued: A.A Randomized, Clinical Trial of Education or Motivational Interviewing-Based Coaching Compared to Usual Care to Improve Cancer Pain Management, / Mattia J. Gilmartin / Maja Djukic -- B. The Influence of Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Health Practices on Neonatal Outcomes in Low-Income, Urban Women, / Mattia J. Gilmartin / Maja Djukic -- C. The Experiences of Nurse Practitioners Providing Health Care to the Homeless, / Mattia J. Gilmartin / Maja Djukic -- D. Couple Functioning and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in US Army Couples: The Role of Resilience, / Maja Djukic / Mattia J. Gilmartin -- E. Follow-up for Improving Psychological Well Being for Women After a Miscarriage (Review), / Maja Djukic / Mattia J. Gilmartin.

Now in full color, this easy-to-understand textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nursing research concepts and methods. Evidence-based practice is emphasized throughout, with clear guidelines for evaluating research and applying scientific evidence to practice.