The Research Process in Nursing.
Title:
The Research Process in Nursing.
Author:
Gerrish, Kate.
ISBN:
9781118682098
Personal Author:
Edition:
6th ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (764 pages)
Contents:
Title page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Introduction -- Section 1 Setting the Scene -- Chapter 1 Research and Development in Nursing -- Introduction -- Nursing research and development -- Developing nursing knowledge -- Research awareness, utilisation and activity -- Research and nursing practice -- Conclusions -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 2 The Research Process -- Introduction -- Developing the research question -- Using a hypothesis -- Searching and evaluating the literature -- Choice of methodology, research design -- Preparing a research proposal -- Gaining access to the data -- Sampling -- Pilot study -- Data collection -- Data analysis -- Dissemination of the results -- Implementation of the results -- Ensuring rigour -- Conclusions -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 3 Research Ethics -- The importance of ethics in research -- Issues for researchers to address -- Strategies for ethical research -- Conclusions -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 4 User Involvement in Research -- Introduction -- A brief history of user involvement in research -- Mapping user involvement in nursing research -- Challenges for user involvement in nursing research -- Weighing user experiences - learning disability as a case example -- Shifting the focus from processes to outcomes -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 5 Research for a Multi-ethnic Society -- Introduction -- The concept of ethnicity -- Identifying a research focus -- Ethnic categories and labels -- Sampling -- Data collection -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Ethical issues -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Section 2 Preparing the Ground -- Chapter 6 Finding the Evidence -- Introduction.
Electronic information resources and the internet -- The research literature -- Accessing the literature -- Planning a literature search -- Searching the literature -- Specialist information sources -- Writing a literature review -- Managing references -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 7 Critical Appraisal of the Evidence -- Introduction -- What i s critical appraisal? -- The need for critical appraisal -- Validity of research designs -- How to appraise quantitative research studies -- How to appraise qualitative research studies -- How to appraise systematic reviews, practice guidelines and economic analysis -- Applying the results of critical appraisal -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 8 Preparing a Research Proposal -- Introduction -- Identifying a research idea -- Identifying sources of funding -- The research proposal -- Submission requirements -- Maximising success -- Conclusions -- Reference -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 9 Planning and Managing a Research Project -- Introduction -- Identifying and finding funding -- Academic and practical support -- Types of supervisor -- Supervision selection criteria -- The responsibilities of the supervisor -- The responsibilities of the student -- Sources of emotional and peer support -- Conclusions -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 10 Gaining Access to the Research Site -- Introduction -- The need for regulation of research -- Research ethics -- R&d approval -- Informal access to research sites -- Building the approval process into research planning -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Section 3 Choosing the Right Approach -- Chapter 11 The Quantitative-Qualitative Continuum -- Introduction.
The characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research -- Influences and contributions to the development of nursing research -- Empiricism and the scientific method -- Quantitative research -- Qualitative research -- Critical accounts of research epistemology -- Blending quantitative and qualitative approaches -- Judging the quality of quantitative and qualitative research -- Conclusions -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 12 Sampling -- Introduction -- Populations and samples -- Types of sampling -- Sampling schemes in quantitative research -- Calculating sample size in quantitative research -- Sources of bias in quantitative sampling -- Sampling in qualitative research -- Calculating sample size in qualitative research -- Sampling strategies used in qualitative and quantitative research -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 13 Grounded Theory -- Introduction -- The purpose and main features of grounded t heory -- The relevance of grounded theory in nursing research -- The theoretical basis of grounded theory: symbolic interactionism -- Data collection and initial sampling -- Data analysis -- The theory -- Writing memos -- The use of literature in grounded theory -- The choice between glaserian and straussian grounded theory -- Problems and strengths of grounded theory -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Website -- Chapter 14 Ethnography -- Introduction -- The characteristics of ethnography -- The use of ethnography in nursing -- Descriptive and critical ethnography -- Selection of sample and setting -- Data collection -- Fieldwork and fieldnotes -- Macro and micro ethnographies -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Relationships and problems in the setting -- The ethnographic report -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 15 Phenomenological Research.
Introduction -- The purpose of phenomenological research -- The use of phenomenology in nursing -- Main features -- Fieldwork -- Analytical procedures -- Strengths and limitations -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 16 Narrative Research -- Introduction -- The nature and purpose of stories -- Narrative inquiry in nursing -- Illness narratives or stories of sickness -- Ethical issues in narrative research -- Collecting and analysing narrative data -- Critical issues in narrative inquiry -- Writing and reporting narrative research -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Chapter 17 Experimental Research -- Background -- Experimental versus observational studies -- Characteristics of experimental design -- Pre-/post-test studies -- Interrupted time series -- Controlled before and after studies -- Controlled trials -- The randomised controlled trial (RCT) -- Randomised controlled trials and the reduction of bias -- Other experimental designs -- Single case experimental design (n of 1 trial) -- Reporting and reading of RCTs -- Important considerations in using RCTs -- Strengths and limitations of RCTs -- Conclusions -- References -- Websites -- Chapter 18 Surveys -- Historical development of survey research in health -- Descriptive surveys -- Correlational and comparative surveys -- Longitudinal surveys and cohort studies -- Sources of data in survey research -- Epidemiology -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 19 The Delphi Technique -- Introduction -- Defining the delphi technique -- The expert panel -- Delphi rounds -- Response rates -- Modifications of the delphi technique -- Time frame -- Anonymity -- Gaining consensus -- Interpreting results -- Skills of the researcher.
Critique of the technique -- Ethical considerations -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 20 Case Study Research -- Introduction -- Definitions of case study methodology -- Research questions -- Selection of cases -- Research design -- Data analysis -- Presentation and reporting -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 21 Evaluation Research -- What is evaluation? -- Why evaluation research? -- The satisfaction questionnaire -- Models of evaluation -- Quantitative or qualitative? -- The political nature of evaluation -- Evaluation research and evidence based practice -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 22 Action Research -- Principles of action research -- Common models of working with action research in nursing -- Action research in healthcare practice -- The role of the researcher in action research -- Ethical issues -- Methods of data collection -- Assessing quality -- Research as an agent of change -- Advantages and disadvantages of action research -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 23 Practitioner Research -- Introduction -- Background to practitioner research -- Insider and outsider positions -- Reflecting on the practitioner research process -- Ethical issues -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 24 Systematic Reviews and Evidence Syntheses -- Introduction -- Background to evidence synthesis -- Writing a systematic review protocol -- Systematically searching the literature -- Assessing the quality of the literature -- Extracting key information from the selected studies -- Summarising, interpreting and presenting the findings -- Writing up the review -- Systematic reviews of qualitative research -- Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- Websites -- Chapter 25 Realist Synthesis.
Introduction.
Abstract:
'The perfect text for any health care professional who wishes to gain a sound understanding of research…This text succeeds where others fail in terms of the thoroughness of the research process and the accessible style in which the material is presented. In an age when nursing and health care research is going from strength to strength this book offers those in the world of academia and practice an excellent and essential 'bible' that is a must on any bookshelf' Dr Aisha Holloway, Lecturer Adult Health, Division of Nursing, The University of Nottingham 'a book that helps you each step of the way. A very understandable and enjoyable publication' Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal 'key reference resource that students of research can use at various levels of study. It is comprehensive, user friendly and very easy to read and make sense of' Gillian E Lang, Amazon reviewer The sixth edition of this book reflects significant developments in nursing research in recent years, ensuring the reader is provided with the very latest information on research processes and methods. It continues to explore how to undertake research as well as evaluating and using research findings in clinical practice, in a way that is suitable for both novice researchers and those with more experience. Divided into six sections, the chapters are ordered in a logical fashion that also allows the reader to dip in and out. The first two sections of the book provide a comprehensive background to research in nursing. The third section presents a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches, both new and well-established. The final three sections then look at collecting and making sense of the resulting data and putting the research findings into clinical practice. Summarises key points at the start of each chapter to guide you through Includes contributions from a wide
range of experts in the field Accessible but doesn't shrink away from complex debates and technical issues New to this edition: Accompanying website (www.wiley.com/go/gerrish) Ten completely new chapters including Narrative Research, Mixed Methods and Using Research in Clinical Practice 'Research Example' boxes from a wide variety of research types.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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