Introduction To Nursing Research : Developing Research Awareness

In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, Introduction to Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness explains the hows and whys of nursing research, stressing its influence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers a comprehensive guide to the research process and addresses questions such as: What is research Content: Cover Book title Contents Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 Advancing practice through research Chapter 2 Quality of life research: implications for nursing Chapter 3 Dignity in nursing Chapter 4 Pressure ulcers: prevention and care Chapter 5 Asking worthwhile questions for practice Chapter 6 Selecting the right research design to answer your question Chapter 7 Collecting and analysing data -- some important principles Chapter 8 Gaining permission for research Chapter 9 Telling people about your research Chapter 10 Using research in practice Chapter 11 Evaluating care Index. Ab c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w. Cover 1 Book title 4 Contents 6 Abbreviations 7 Introduction 10 Chapter 1 Advancing practice through research 14 Chapter 2 Quality of life research: implications for nursing 30 Chapter 3 Dignity in nursing 44 Chapter 4 Pressure ulcers: prevention and care 54 Chapter 5 Asking worthwhile questions for practice 64 Chapter 6 Selecting the right research design to answer your question 72 Chapter 7 Collecting and analysing data – some important principles 90 Chapter 8 Gaining permission for research 100 Chapter 9 Telling people about your research 114 Chapter 10 Using research in practice 128 Chapter 11 Evaluating care 144 Back Cover 154 A concise, practical introduction to nursing research that links directly to practice