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Learn how to evaluate and apply research with the 1 nursing research book! Understanding Nursing Research Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content a time-tested step-by-step approach and abundant use of research examples With improved clarity and readability the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research Nancy Burns and Susan K Grove this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding appraising and applying published research to evidence-based practice This would be excellent for student nurses nurses new to research or any nurse with an interest in research Reviewed by
Helen Reeves St Giles Walsall Hospice on behalf of Nursing Times December 2015Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research who offer unique first-hand insights into the fieldResearch examples provide practice in working with published studies with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal and Implications for Practice sectionsClear step-by-step organization introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practiceStrong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying and appraising published research so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidenceCritical Appraisal Guidelines boxes provide step-by-step guidance in appraising published research
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Learn how to evaluate & apply research with the 1 nursing research book! Understanding Nursing Research Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content a time-tested step-by-step approach & abundant use of research examples With enhanced clarity & readability the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research Nancy Burns & Susan K Grove this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding appraising & applying published research to evidence-based practice This would be excellent for student nurses nurses new to research or any nurse with an interest in research Reviewed by Helen Reeves St Giles Walsall Hospice on behalf of Nursing Times December 2015 Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research who offer unique first-hand insights into the field Research examples provide practice in working with published studies with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal & Implications for Practice sections Clear step-by-step organization introduces the research process & demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying & appraising published research so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence Critical Appraisal Guidelines boxes provide step-by-step guidance in appraising published research studies Emphasis on critical appraisal versus critique reflects contemporary usage in nursing research & evidence-based practice Balanced coverage of qualitative research prepares you to approach research questions & clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology Presentation of two different appraisal processes covers both the traditional in-depth critical appraisal process that prepares you for graduate-level work in research & the concise practice-focused research appraisal process that equips you for quick & accurate evaluation of the applicability of research findings to clinical practice NEW! Redesigned research example format

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research examples have been thoroughly redesigned with a clear hierarchy of subcategories NEW! enhanced focus on need-to-know content & greater use of bulleting creative illustrations & tables employs a more consistent streamlined approach from chapter to chapter NEW! Updated research examples ensure you are learning through the most clinically relevant topics & studies NEW! Detailed directions on how to critically appraise research syntheses
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