Nursing Research Methods: A Practical Guide for Evidence-Based Practice

By Blake Tech

Nursing Research Methods: A Practical Guide for Evidence-Based Practice

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing Research
Importance of nursing research for evidence-based practice
Historical overview of nursing research
Ethical considerations in nursing research
Research roles and responsibilities of nurses
Types of research designs in nursing

Chapter 2: Research Question and Literature Review in nursing
Formulating research questions in nursing
Conducting a comprehensive literature review in nursing
Searching databases and other sources for relevant literature in nursing
Critically appraising and synthesizing research evidence in nursing
Identifying research gaps and knowledge deficits in nursing

Chapter 3: Research Methods: Quantitative Approaches in nursing
Introduction to quantitative research methods in nursing
Experimental and quasi-experimental designs in nursing
Survey research and questionnaires in nursing
Data collection methods: observations and measurements in nursing
Statistical analysis and interpretation of quantitative data in nursing

Chapter 4: Research Methods: Qualitative Approaches in nursing
Introduction to qualitative research methods in nursing
Phenomenology and grounded theory
Ethnography and case study research
Qualitative data collection methods: interviews and focus groups
Analysis and interpretation of qualitative data in nursing

Chapter 5: Mixed Methods Research in nursing
Integration of quantitative and qualitative research methods in nursing
Designing mixed methods studies in nursing
Data collection and analysis strategies in mixed methods research in nursing
Triangulation and convergence in mixed methods research in nursing
Reporting and interpreting mixed methods findings in nursing

Chapter 6: Sampling and Participant Recruitment in nursing
Sampling techniques in nursing research
Sample size determination and power analysis in nursing research
Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participant selection in nursing research
Strategies for participant recruitment and retention in nursing research
Ethical considerations in sampling and participant recruitment in nursing research

Chapter 7: Data Collection Methods: Surveys and Questionnaires in nursing research
Designing and validating surveys and questionnaires in nursing research
Methods for administering surveys and questionnaires in nursing research
Response rate calculation and data cleaning in nursing research
Handling missing data in survey research in nursing
Analyzing and interpreting survey data in nursing research

Chapter 8: Data Collection Methods: Interviews and Focus Groups in nursing research
Planning and conducting interviews in nursing research
Types of interviews in nursing research: structured, semi-structured, and unstructured
Focus group design and facilitation in nursing research
Transcribing and analyzing interview and focus group data in nursing research
Ensuring rigor and trustworthiness in qualitative data collection in nursing research

Chapter 9: Data Analysis: Quantitative Approaches in nursing research
Introduction to statistical analysis in nursing research
Descriptive statistics and data summarization in nursing research
Inferential statistics: hypothesis testing and confidence intervals in nursing research
Multivariate analysis and regression modeling in nursing research
Interpreting and presenting quantitative research findings in nursing research

Chapter 10: Data Analysis: Qualitative Approaches in nursing research

Chapter 11: Nursing Research Ethics and Human Subjects Protection

Chapter 12: Dissemination and Utilization of Nursing Research Findings

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9SHBL3F
• ISBN13: 9798850876982
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"