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Taylor & Francis Introducing Research And Evidence-Based Practice For Nursing And Healthcare Professionals by Jeremy Jolley
Research can seem difficult to get to grips with. However, at the heart of this new edition is the view that research is essentially a simple activity, the principles of which can be readily understood by students new to the subject. _x000D__x000D__x000D_Each chapter guides the reader to uncover the 'mysteries' of research, exposing each aspect in turn, while demonstrating how research in healthcare is a practical activity, orientated directly to patient care. Fully updated to refer to the latest sources and studies, the third edition includes:_x000D__x000D__x000D_a new chapter on systematic literature reviews;_x000D__x000D__x000D_a new chapter on research ethics;_x000D__x000D__x000D_a completely revised chapter on evidence-based practice which now focuses more tightly on the implementation of research and other forms of evidence._x000D__x000D__x000D_This book is designed for all students of nursing and allied health professions at any level but who find themselves studying research for the first time. Research is illustrated through examples of activities familiar to students from their daily lives, which help build confidence in undertaking research and evidence-based practice._x000D_ _x000D_
1. Research Is Simple _x000D_
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2. Reviewing the Literature: Getting Started _x000D_
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3. Reviewing the Literature Systematically _x000D_
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4. Evidence-based Practice _x000D_
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5. Research Ethics _x000D_
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6. Data, and How Data is Collected _x000D_
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7. Research Methods and Design _x000D_
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8. Quantitative Analysis _x000D_
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9. Qualitative Research _x000D_
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10. Qualitative Research in Practice_x000D_