Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a practical guide to research and research utilization in nursing. The book draws upon international expertize in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. Improving Health through Nursing Research is a practicalguide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The bookdraws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflectingthe worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. Part one offers a global perspective on health and nursing andaddresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory.Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research,focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care delivery anddeveloping the profession of nursing. Parts three and four providean overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods, theirselection, use and interpretation . The last three parts of thebook address key issues in research ethics and provide practicalguidance as to how to prepare a research proposal, undertakeresearch, present and publish findings, and translate research intopractice.Improving Health through Nursing Research; Is a practical, accessible guide for nurse researchers andnurses with an interest in research Draws upon international expertise in nursing research Explores research within the international context Explores issues at local, national and regional level Provides guidelines for developing research Includes global examplesThis publication in partnership with the International Councilof Nurses is the essential resource for nurses seeking tounderstand research and research utilisation.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405134118

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.