Anatomy of research for nurses

Hedges, Christine 1953- (author.). Williams, Barbara, 1944- (author.). Sigma Theta Tau International, (issuing body.).

Summary: The Anatomy of Research for Nurses covers everything from formulating a hypothesis to the legal and ethical issues involved in performing and funding a research study. Providing a user-friendly approach to research, authors Christine Hedges and Barbara Williams brings together a team who bridges the gaps between academic learning and research in a clinical setting using learning elements such as question and answer sections, sample protocols and frameworks, data collection and measurement examples, and so much more.

Record details

ISBN: 9781938835148
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ISBN: 9781938835117
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ISBN: 1938835131
ISBN: 9781938835131
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xxviii, 324 pages) : illustrations
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Publisher: Indianapolis, IN, USA : Sigma Theta Tau International, [2014]
Copyright: ©2014

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Infrastructure for nursing research in clinical settings -- EBP, QI, research : strange bedfellows or kindred spirits -- Getting started : finding ideas for research -- From idea to research question to hypothesis -- Forming research teams -- Literature searching for the busy clinician -- Planning your study : quantitative research designs -- Choosing your sample for quantitative studies -- Data collection and measurement -- Data entry basics -- Analyzing your findings -- Qualitative research methods -- Dissemination : presenting research results -- Legal and ethical considerations in research and publication -- Research with special populations -- Funding your study -- Research, the internet, and social media : powerful resource or perilous endeavor?
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.