The Research Process in Nursing

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Title page; Contents; Contributors; Introduction; Section 1 Setting the Scene; Chapter 1 Research and Development in Nursing; Introduction; Nursing research and development; Developing nursing knowledge; Research awareness, utilisation and activity; Research and nursing practice; Conclusions; References; Websites; Chapter 2 The Research Process; Introduction; Developing the research question; Using a hypothesis; Searching and evaluating the literature; Choice of methodology, research design; Preparing a research proposal; Gaining access to the data; Sampling; Pilot study; Data collection

Data analysisDissemination of the results; Implementation of the results; Ensuring rigour; Conclusions; References; Websites; Chapter 3 Research Ethics; The importance of ethics in research; Issues for researchers to address; Strategies for ethical research; Conclusions; References; Websites; Chapter 4 User Involvement in Research; Introduction; A brief history of user involvement in research; Mapping user involvement in nursing research; Challenges for user involvement in nursing research; Weighing user experiences - learning disability as a case example

Shifting the focus from processes to outcomesConclusions; References; Further reading; Websites; Chapter 5 Research for a Multi-ethnic Society; Introduction; The concept of ethnicity; Identifying a research focus; Ethnic categories and labels; Sampling; Data collection; Data analysis and interpretation; Ethical issues; Conclusions; References; Further reading; Websites; Section 2 Preparing the Ground; Chapter 6 Finding the Evidence; Introduction; Electronic information resources and the internet; The research literature; Accessing the literature; Planning a literature search

Searching the literatureSpecialist information sources; Writing a literature review; Managing references; Conclusions; References; Further reading; Websites; Chapter 7 Critical Appraisal of the Evidence; Introduction; What i s critical appraisal?; The need for critical appraisal; Validity of research designs; How to appraise quantitative research studies; How to appraise qualitative research studies; How to appraise systematic reviews, practice guidelines and economic analysis; Applying the results of critical appraisal; Conclusions; References; Further reading

Chapter 8 Preparing a Research ProposalIntroduction; Identifying a research idea; Identifying sources of funding; The research proposal; Submission requirements; Maximising success; Conclusions; Reference; Further reading; Websites; Chapter 9 Planning and Managing a Research Project; Introduction; Identifying and finding funding; Academic and practical support; Types of supervisor; Supervision selection criteria; The responsibilities of the supervisor; The responsibilities of the student; Sources of emotional and peer support; Conclusions; References; Websites

Chapter 10 Gaining Access to the Research Site

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'The perfect text for any health care professional who wishes to gain a sound understanding of research...This text succeeds where others fail in terms of the thoroughness of the research process and the accessible style in which the material is presented. In an age when nursing and health care research is going from strength to strength this book offers those in the world of academia and practice an excellent and essential 'bible' that is a must on any bookshelf'Dr Aisha Holloway, Lecturer Adult Health, Division of Nursing, The University of Nottingham'a book that helps you each step of the way. A very understandable and enjoyable publication'Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal 'key reference resource that students of research can use at various levels of study. It is comprehensive, user friendly and very easy to read and make sense of'Gillian E Lang, Amazon reviewer The sixth edition of this book reflects significant developments in nursing research in recent years, ensuring the reader is provided with the very latest information on research processes and methods. It continues to explore how to undertake research as well as evaluating and using research findings in clinical practice, in a way that is suitable for both novice researchers and those with more experience.Divided into six sections, the chapters are ordered in a logical fashion that also allows the reader to dip in and out. The first two sections of the book provide a comprehensive background to research in nursing. The third section presents a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches, both new and well-established. The final three sections then look at collecting and making sense of the resulting data and putting the research findings into clinical practice.Summarises key points at the start of each chapter to guide you throughIncludes contributions from a wide range of experts in the fieldAccessible but doesn't shrink away from complex debates and technical issues New to this edition:Accompanying website (www.wiley.com/go/gerrish)Ten completely new chapters including Narrative Research, Mixed Methods and Using Research in Clinical Practice'Research Example' boxes from a wide variety of research types