Understanding nursing research : building an evidence-based practice / Nancy Burns, Susan K. Grove ; with special contributions by Jennifer Gray.

Author/creator Burns, Nancy
Other author Grove, Susan K.
Other author Gray, Jennifer, 1955-
Format Book
Edition5th ed.
Publication InfoMaryland Heights, MO : Elsevier/Saunders, ©2011.
Descriptionxiii, 574 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction to nursing research and evidence-based practice -- Introduction to the quantitative research process -- Introduction to the qualitative research process -- Examining ethics in nursing research -- Research problems, purposes, and hypotheses -- Understanding the literature review in published studies -- Understanding theory and research frameworks -- Clarifying quantitative research designs -- Examining populations and samples in research -- Clarifying measurement and data collection in quantitative research -- Understanding statistics in research -- Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research for nursing practice -- Building an evidence-based nursing practice -- Introduction to outcomes research.
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Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010017591
ISBN9781437707502 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1437707505 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WY 20.5 B967U 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold