Nursing Research,
Edition 11 Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based PracticeEditors: By Geri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN and Judith Haber, PhD, RN, FAAN
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Learn how to understand and apply nursing research to everyday practice with LoBiondo-Wood & Haber’s Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 11th Edition. Written by an all-star team of educators and research experts, this book features well-balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as the evidenced-based practice (EBP) process. Its easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approach has made this book a four-time recipient of the American Journal of Nursing Book-of-the-Year award and a reader favorite for more than 40 years! This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most current practices in nursing research and EBP. New examples using recent clinical studies are included throughout each chapter, and new Research Vignettes showcase the work of leaders in the field of nursing research and EBP. LoBiondo-Wood & Haber’s Nursing Research, 11th Edition, is a must-have resource for appraising and using nursing research and quality improvement studies!
Key Features
- NEW! Updated content reflects the most current methods in nursing research and evidence-based practice
- NEW! Research examples using recent clinical studies are included throughout each chapter
- NEW! Engaging Research Vignettes showcase the work of leaders in the fields of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP)
- Expanded coverage of statistics makes a separate statistics textbook unnecessary
- Streamlined and refocused coverage of ethics in the introductory section of the text helps set the stage for the remainder of the chapters
- Innovative approach aligns with the AACN Essentials Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) evidence-based practice concept
- Cutting-edge content on quality improvement highlights how to integrate quality improvement into clinical practice
- Balanced coverage explores both the nursing research process (including both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies) and the EBP process
- User-friendly writing style and engaging learning aids include full-text Research Examples, Helpful Hints, EBP Tips, IPE Highlights, and Clinical Judgment Challenges
- Chapter-specific Critical Appraisal Criteria guides you through evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of research and quality improvement studies
- "All-star" team of contributors leverages diverse expertise in nursing research, quality improvement, and EBP
New Features
- NEW! Free downloadable Study Guide Worksheets (1 per chapter) provide additional support and practice in learning and applying nursing research and EBP content. No need to buy a separate study guide!
- NEW! Expanded statistics content in Chapter 16 (Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics) includes additional content on common statistical tests (e.g., correlation, t-test, regression, chi square) to minimize the need for a separate statistics textbook or workbook
- NEW! Research examples updated throughout to reflect the latest applicable high-quality literature
About the author
By Geri LoBiondo-Wood, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita, University of Texas Health Science Center Cizik School of Nursing, Houston, TX, USA and Judith Haber, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY, USA
PART I Overview of Research and Evidence-Based Practice
1. Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes
2. Appraising Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
3. Appraising Legal and Ethical Issues
4. Gathering and Appraising the Literature
5. Theoretical Frameworks for Research
PART II Processes and Evidence Related to Qualitative Research
RESEARCH VIGNETTE
6. Qualitative Research: Principles and Utilization
7. Qualitative Approaches to Research
8. Appraising Qualitative Research
PART III Processes and Evidence Related to Quantitative Research
RESEARCH VIGNETTE
9. Introduction to Quantitative Research
10. Appraising Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs
11. Appraising Nonexperimental Designs
12. Appraising Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines
13. Appraising Sampling
14. Appraising Data Collection Methods
15. Appraising Reliability and Validity
16. Appraising Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
17. Understanding Research Findings
18. Appraising Quantitative Research
PART IV Application of Research: Evidence-Based Practice
RESEARCH VIGNETTE
19. Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
20. Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
21. Quality Improvement
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