Fundamentals of nursing and midwifery research : a practical guide for evidence-based practice

By:

McKenna, Lisa

Contributor(s):

Copnell, Beverley

Publication details: Abingdon : Routledge, 2024Edition: 2nd edDescription: xiv, 179pISBN:

9781032539539

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

WY 20

Summary: This book presents a unique approach to teaching the principles of health research using practical case studies with which nurses and midwives can engage to gain the skills to read and understand reports, evaluate the quality of research, synthesise different studies and be able to evaluate their effectiveness when applied to clinical practice. The book covers core concepts and principles, including the following: What evidence is and why understanding research is vital Finding reliable sources of evidence The nature of the research process Understanding quantitative and qualitative research Ethical considerations Using research to guide clinical practice Throughout the book, activities, summaries and review questions help ground theory in real-life scenarios, showing how evidence-based practice can be applied in every aspect of nursing and midwifery care. It is designed for nurses and midwives, from those just beginning their studies to qualified practitioners undertaking their first research projects.

List(s) this item appears in: NELFT research methods reading list

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves	WY 20 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		NE14391
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	WY 20.5 MCK (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Issued	31/05/2024	HOM0308
Book	QEH Library (Lewisham and Greenwich) Shelves	WY 24 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		W0006372

This book presents a unique approach to teaching the principles of health research using practical case studies with which nurses and midwives can engage to gain the skills to read and understand reports, evaluate the quality of research, synthesise different studies and be able to evaluate their effectiveness when applied to clinical practice.

The book covers core concepts and principles, including the following:

What evidence is and why understanding research is vital
Finding reliable sources of evidence
The nature of the research process
Understanding quantitative and qualitative research
Ethical considerations
Using research to guide clinical practice
Throughout the book, activities, summaries and review questions help ground theory in real-life scenarios, showing how evidence-based practice can be applied in every aspect of nursing and midwifery care. It is designed for nurses and midwives, from those just beginning their studies to qualified practitioners undertaking their first research projects.

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