Research methods for nurses and midwives : theory and practice/ Merryl Harvey and Lucy Land

By: Harvey, Merryl [author]
Contributor(s): Land, Lucy [author]
Language: English Publisher: London : Sage Publications Ltd., [2017]Copyright date: c2017Description: xiv, 403 pages ; illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781446298497; 9781446298503 (paperback)Subject(s): Midwifery -- Research -- Methodology | Nursing -- Research -- MethodologyDDC classification: 610.73072 H2627 2017
Contents:
PART ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: Introduction to Research in Nursing and Midwifery Chapter 2: Evidence-based Practice Chapter 3: The Development of Nursing and Midwifery Knowledge Chapter 4: Quantitative Methodologies: An Overview Chapter 5: Qualitative Methodologies: An Overview Chapter 6: Mixed Methodologies: An Overview PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGNS: THE THEORY Chapter 7: Randomised Controlled Trials Chapter 8: Qualitative Methods Chapter 9: Surveys, Action Research and Historical Research Chapter 10: Systematic Reviews Chapter 11: Research Design PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGNS: THE PRACTICE Chapter 12: The Research Process Chapter 13: Literature Review: Identifying and Sourcing the Literature Chapter 14: Literature Review: Reviewing the Narrative Data Chapter 15: Sampling Chapter 16: Quantitative Methods of Data Collection Chapter 17: Qualitative Methods of Data Collection Chapter 18: Research Governance in Clinical Research: Addressing Ethical Issues PART FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION Chapter 19: Quantitative Data Anaysis: Measures of Clinical Effectiveness Chapter 20: Managing and Analysing Qualitative Data Chapter 21: Rigour Chapter 22: Evaluating Research PART FIVE: RESEARCH IN ACTION: DISSEMINATION AND APPLICATION Chapter 23: Writing Up and Disseminating Your Research Chapter 24: Using Research in Clinical Practice Chapter 25: Writing a Professional Research Proposal Chapter 26: Where Do I Go from Here?
Summary: This book is the only research methods book you need to succeed whilst studying nursing and midwifery. Ideal for all pre and beyond registration nurses, this book has everything you need to know about consuming, critiquing and using research; it then builds on this foundation to develop these ideas into workable practice for real-world research. Inspired by over 25 years combined experience, the authors have structured the book around the complimentary spheres of theory and practice and take you through each step of the research process, demonstrating how to choose a question, design your research proposal, collect data, analyse your findings and write up your research. It explores: · Evidence-based research · Literature and systematic reviews · Ethics · Secondary Data · Research design · Methodologies and individual methods · Data analysis ? quantitative and qualitative Interwoven with case studies and embracing quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods alike, this balanced textbook provides an introduction to a wide range of theories and methods and is packed full of material specially created to meet student and instructor needs. Whether you are new to research methods or returning to formal education and hoping to conduct your own research, this book is your ideal companion.
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Includes bibliographic references and indexes.

PART ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS Chapter 1: Introduction to Research in Nursing and Midwifery Chapter 2: Evidence-based Practice Chapter 3: The Development of Nursing and Midwifery Knowledge Chapter 4: Quantitative Methodologies: An Overview Chapter 5: Qualitative Methodologies: An Overview Chapter 6: Mixed Methodologies: An Overview PART TWO: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGNS: THE THEORY Chapter 7: Randomised Controlled Trials Chapter 8: Qualitative Methods Chapter 9: Surveys, Action Research and Historical Research Chapter 10: Systematic Reviews Chapter 11: Research Design PART THREE: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGNS: THE PRACTICE Chapter 12: The Research Process Chapter 13: Literature Review: Identifying and Sourcing the Literature Chapter 14: Literature Review: Reviewing the Narrative Data Chapter 15: Sampling Chapter 16: Quantitative Methods of Data Collection Chapter 17: Qualitative Methods of Data Collection Chapter 18: Research Governance in Clinical Research: Addressing Ethical Issues PART FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION Chapter 19: Quantitative Data Anaysis: Measures of Clinical Effectiveness Chapter 20: Managing and Analysing Qualitative Data Chapter 21: Rigour Chapter 22: Evaluating Research PART FIVE: RESEARCH IN ACTION: DISSEMINATION AND APPLICATION Chapter 23: Writing Up and Disseminating Your Research Chapter 24: Using Research in Clinical Practice Chapter 25: Writing a Professional Research Proposal Chapter 26: Where Do I Go from Here?

This book is the only research methods book you need to succeed whilst studying nursing and midwifery.



Ideal for all pre and beyond registration nurses, this book has everything you need to know about consuming, critiquing and using research; it then builds on this foundation to develop these ideas into workable practice for real-world research.



Inspired by over 25 years combined experience, the authors have structured the book around the complimentary spheres of theory and practice and take you through each step of the research process, demonstrating how to choose a question, design your research proposal, collect data, analyse your findings and write up your research.



It explores:



· Evidence-based research

· Literature and systematic reviews

· Ethics

· Secondary Data

· Research design

· Methodologies and individual methods

· Data analysis ? quantitative and qualitative



Interwoven with case studies and embracing quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods alike, this balanced textbook provides an introduction to a wide range of theories and methods and is packed full of material specially created to meet student and instructor needs.



Whether you are new to research methods or returning to formal education and hoping to conduct your own research, this book is your ideal companion.

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