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Nursing research : principles, process and issues / Kader Parahoo.

By: Parahoo, Kader [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014Edition: Third edition.Description: xiv, 421 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781137281265.Subject(s): Nursing -- Research | Nursing -- Research -- Methodology | Health and Wellbeing | Nursing research & theory | NursingAdditional physical formats: Electronic version:: Nursing research: principles, process and issuesDDC classification: 610.73072 PAR Also available in electronic form.
Contents:
Research and Nursing Practice -- Knowledge, Science and Research -- Quantitative Research -- Qualitative Research -- Mixed Methods -- The Research Process and Ethical Issues -- Literature Reviews -- Research and Theory -- Research Questions and Operational Definitions -- Research Designs -- Experiments -- Phenomenological Research -- Grounded Theory -- Ethnography -- Samples and Sampling -- Questionnaires -- Interviews -- Observations -- Making Sense of Data -- Evaluating Research Studies -- Evidence Based Practice.
Summary: 'Nursing Research' is the ultimate companion to research. The new edition offers everything you need to know, supporting you throughout your course. With this gentle but comprehensive beginner's guide, you'll have no trouble understanding research, the foundation to good evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness and quality care.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learning about research can be a daunting task. This best-selling core text book offers a comprehensive introduction to important research concepts, processes and issues. The author guides readers who are new to research but also introduces new debates and perspectives to those with some experience wanting to develop their skills further.

This popular book equips students with the information and skills they need to read, comprehend and critique research. Whether an undergraduate taking an introductory research module, a postgraduate nursing student embarking on a project, or an experienced practitioner wanting to sharpen your skills, Parahoo's accessible writing style will ensure readers are able to utilise research throughout their study and in everyday practice.

New to this Edition:
- Three new chapters on qualitative methods, introducing grounded theory, phenomenology and ethnography
- Updated narrative and research examples to ensure content and application is relevant

Previous edition: 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Research and Nursing Practice -- Knowledge, Science and Research -- Quantitative Research -- Qualitative Research -- Mixed Methods -- The Research Process and Ethical Issues -- Literature Reviews -- Research and Theory -- Research Questions and Operational Definitions -- Research Designs -- Experiments -- Phenomenological Research -- Grounded Theory -- Ethnography -- Samples and Sampling -- Questionnaires -- Interviews -- Observations -- Making Sense of Data -- Evaluating Research Studies -- Evidence Based Practice.

'Nursing Research' is the ultimate companion to research. The new edition offers everything you need to know, supporting you throughout your course. With this gentle but comprehensive beginner's guide, you'll have no trouble understanding research, the foundation to good evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness and quality care.

Also available in electronic form.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Kader Parahoo is Professor in Nursing and Health Research, School of Nursing and Institute of Nursing Research at the University of Ulster, Coleraine campus, UK.