Nursing Research Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice

previously published as 8th ed in 2014
includes index

includes bibliographical references and index (p.519-531)

Part I: Overview of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Introduction to research, role in evidence-based practice, and critical thinking in nursing.

Part II: Process of Research
Problem identification, literature review, theoretical framework, ethics in research.

Part III: Quantitative Research
Design types, sampling, data collection, measurement, statistical analysis.

Part IV: Qualitative Research
Qualitative traditions, data collection, analysis, and rigor in qualitative inquiry.

Part V: Critical Appraisal of Nursing Research
Guidelines for critiquing quantitative and qualitative studies.

Part VI: Utilization of Research in Practice
Translating evidence into practice, systematic reviews, and strategies for applying findings.

Appendices: Research appraisal guidelines, reporting standards, critical appraisal tools.

This textbook provides a comprehensive guide to nursing research methods with an emphasis on critical appraisal skills for evidence-based practice. It introduces the foundations of research, covers both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and offers frameworks for evaluating and applying research findings in clinical practice. The 9th edition incorporates current standards, ethical considerations, and real-world examples to help nursing students and practitioners build confidence in interpreting research and integrating evidence into patient care.