Tag: research and innovation

How to Be a Reflexive Researcher

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Author: Hibbert P Pages: 176 Format: PDF Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 02/11/2021
eISBN-13: 9781839101854

This stimulating and challenging book provides a guide to reflexivity and reflexive practice, explaining its relevance to research in management, organisation studies and the social sciences. Rooted in the latest research, case studies and the author’s personal experience, the book builds a new perspective on reflexive practice involving bodily, emotional, rational and relational insights.

Paul Hibbert draws on personal experience, using the examples of his doctoral research and an advanced collaborative research project as case studies, to demonstrate how reflexive practice plays out in a range of research contexts. Each chapter includes dialogue points to encourage the reader to form their own opinions in response to the author’s point of view. Offering prospects for research that incorporates personal learning, growth and development, How to be a Reflexive Researcher also explores avenues of future research on reflexivity and reflexive practice. The book concludes that reflexive practice is not simply a research skill but is instead integral to the scholarly way of life.

Providing a comprehensive treatment of reflexive practice, this book will be a useful guide for scholars and students of business and management and the social sciences more broadly, especially those with an interest in qualitative and interpretive research approaches.

Reflexivity: a practical guide for researchers in health and social sciences

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Authors: Finlay Land  Gough B Pages: 251 Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 15/04/2008
eISBN-13: 9780470776988

Reflexivity is a popular tool used to analyse personal, intersubjective and social processes which shape research projects. It enables researchers, particularly within the qualitative tradition, to acknowledge their role and the situated nature of their research. In the current climate, which sees the popularity of qualitative methods coupled with increased public and professional scrutiny of research, reflexivity provides a means of bolstering greater transparency and quality in research.

This book recognises the considerable value of reflexivity to researchers, and provides a means to navigate this field. The book is foremost a practical guide which examines reflexivity at different stages of the research process. The editors and contributors offer candid approaches to the subject, which supply readers with diverse strategies on how to do reflexivity in practice.

Features

  • Provides an accessible, practical guide to reflexive research processes, methods and outcomes
  • Encompasses both the health and social science fields
  • Includes contributions from international researchers

The book is aimed at postgraduate and final year students of health and social sciences. Interested clinicians will also find useful insights in the text.

Doing reflexivity: An introduction

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Pages: 175 Format: EPUB Publisher: The Policy Press
Published: 25/01/2017
eISBN-13: 9781447330882

Reflexivity is vital in social research projects, but there remains relatively little advice on how to execute it in practice. This book provides social science researchers with both a strong rationale for the importance of thinking reflexively and a practical guide to doing reflexivity within their research. The first book on the subject to build primarily on the theoretical and empirical contributions of Pierre Bourdieu’s reflexive work, it combines academic analysis with practical examples and case studies, drawing both on recent reflexive research projects and original empirical data from new projects conducted by the author. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book will be of interest to researchers from all career stages and disciplinary backgrounds, but especially early-career researchers and students who are struggling with subjectivity, positionality, and the realities of being reflexive.

Research Methodologies for Beginners

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Author: Locharoenrat K
Pages: 324p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing, (3 April 2017)
eISBN-13: 978-9814745390

This textbook introduces the general points of view of research methodology in the scientific and engineering fields of studies and presents an overview of the technical and professional communication needed for article publication in journals. It comprises several practice exercises that will give beginners the confidence to move on the communicative activities. Every chapter provides problem sets that will help readers check their understanding of each concept. The book will also help readers formulate specific research topics, research questions, and hypotheses; conduct literature reviews relevant to the research topics; develop applicable research methodologies; and write and present their research outlining the key elements of the proposed projects. It is very useful for students and researchers opting for a course on research methodology and for seminars at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice, 11th ed

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Author: Polit DF and Beck CT
Pages: 496p.
Format: EPUB
Publisher:  Wolters Kluwer Health, (2 Mar. 2020)
eISBN-13: 978-1975112264

Complete with full research reports, critiques, and the innovative online Toolkit, this knowledge-building companion to Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice reinforces the acquisition of basic research skills and enhances students’ ability to confidently conduct, appraise, and critique research studies. Learning exercises emphasize careful reading and critical appraisal; robust appendices deliver fast access to a wide range of nursing research reports; and the timesaving online Toolkit provides best-practice research resources that can be easily adapted to meet individual needs.  Crossword Puzzles provide an entertaining and challenging review of key terms and concepts. Study Questions encourage critical thinking and reinforce the most relevant content from each textbook chapter.
Application Exercises hone students’ ability to read, comprehend and critique nursing studies most effectively. Full research reports in the robust appendices cover a wide range of endeavors. TheToolkit delivers fast online access to dozens of timesaving, adaptable resources that can be downloaded and customized to meet your specific needs.

Burns and Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence, 8th ed.

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Author: [edited By] Jennifer R. Gray, Susan K. Grove, Suzanne Sutherland. Pages: 738 Size: 10.84 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Saunders
Published: 10 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 978032337760

Master the research methods used as a foundation for evidence-based practice! Burns and Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research, 8th Edition provides a solid foundation in the appraisal, synthesis, and generation of research evidence for clinical nursing practice. Not only will you learn how to properly evaluate and use existing research evidence, but you’ll also learn how to participate in research and quality improvement projects. Updated to reflect today’s focus on online research and evidence-based practice, this edition includes clear, step-by-step guidelines to research procedures as well as many examples from current and classic literature. From an expert author team led by Jennifer Gray, this book helps you perform scholarly research for evidence-based practice.

How to Read a Paper, 6th ed.

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Author: Trisha Greenhalgh Pages: 285 Size: 2.27 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 05 April, 2019
eISBN-13: 9781119484738

Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics.

How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more.

Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers
Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care
Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more.

How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.

The Sage handbook of interview research: The complexity of the craft

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Author: Gubrium, Jaber F. Pages: 625 Size: 4 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Sage Publications Inc
Published: 14 February, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781452262031

The Second Edition both builds on, and moves beyond, the first edition by: – updating the book in terms of recent developments, especially in qualitative interviewing – shortening the volume so that it can be used as the main text for graduate seminars in qualitative research, as well as a general reference book – featuring a how-to/instructional approach through empirically and theoretically informed discussions – enhancing the multidisciplinary flavour of the first edition.

Rapid Research Methods for Nurses, Midwives and Health Professionals

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Author: Colin Rees. Pages: 141 Size: 706 KB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 30 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781119048398

Rapid Research Methods for Nurses, Midwives and Health Professionals is designed to help you find and understand the meaning of key research terminology and, more importantly, develop your knowledge of some of the essential ideas and concepts they describe. This A-Z dictionary of terms is a collection of over 200 entries with a definition of each word put in context with additional tips on its use in assignment work. Alphabetically arranged in an accessible, reader-friendly format, this book: * Answers a clear demand for a practical, fast and concise introduction to the key ideas, concepts and methods in nursing and healthcare research * Provides students with fast and accessible information designed for revision and writing research-based assignments * Demystifies a field of study that students often find daunting

An Introduction to Research for Midwives

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Author: Colin Rees. Pages: 260 Size: 1.8 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 11 April, 2011
eISBN-13: 9780702045929

Struggling to understand the language of research? Need to understand the basic principles and processes of research? Do you find it difficult to know how to apply research to clinical practice? This third edition of “Introduction to Research for Midwives” is the answer! In simple language, it explains the world of research both for those who must use it as part of evidence-based practice and those undertaking research. The content is particularly student-friendly and provides clear guidelines on critiquing research articles and producing successful reviews of the literature, with many tips on producing assignments that really work. All midwives and other health professionals will find this book invaluable in applying research to their own practice.

Quick Guide to Good Clinical Practice: How to Meet International Quality Standard in Clinical Research

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Author: Cingi, Cemal and Muluk, Nuray Bayar Pages: 243 Size: 1.18 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Springer Verlag Published: 01 January, 2017
eISBN-13: 9783319443447

This brand-new book offers a reference guide to understanding and applying the rules for properly conducting clinical trials to meet the international quality standard – Good Clinical Practice – provided by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). The work offers an updated perspective on the clinical research landscape within the context of the clinical trial regulatory frameworks in Europe and the USA. In addition to providing a historical review and a detailed definition of GPC regulations, it includes step-by-step explanations of all the requirements that researchers should bear in mind when designing and performing new trials. Further topics covered include: ethics of clinical research; the drug development process and evolution of regulations; investigator and sponsor responsibilities; and clinical trial protocols. Written by clinicians for clinicians, the book represents a valuable read also for researchers, pharmacists and all professionals involved in applications to the ethic committees, whose approval is required for new clinical studies.

Doing A Literature Review In Health And Social Care: A Practical Guide, 4th ed.

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Author: Helen Aveyard. Pages: 218 Size: 1.75 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 15 November, 2018
eISBN-13: 9780335248018

Fourth edition of Helen Aveyard’s bestselling book which is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review in health and social care. It is vital reading for all those undertaking their undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation or any research module which involves a literature review. The book provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This third edition includes: Even more examples of real life research scenarios More emphasis on how to ask the right question New and updated advice on following a clear search strategy Expanded guide to using a range of critical appraisal tools More coverage of how to write up your results.

Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare, 4th ed.

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Author: Immy Holloway And Kathleen Galvin. Pages: 379 Size: 2.26 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118874479

Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is an invaluable resource for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. It is intended to assist: * Professionals and academics in the healthcare field who undertake or teach research in clinical or educational settings;

  • Postgraduates who are undertaking qualitative research and want to revise qualitative research approaches and procedures before going on to more specialist texts; and
  • Undergraduates in their last year who wish to learn about qualitative perspectives or carry out a project using these approaches.

Fully updated from the earlier editions by Holloway and Wheeler, it reflects recent developments in nursing research. This new edition provides clear explanations of abstract ideas in qualitative research as well as practical procedures. Structured into four sections, the book looks at the initial stages, methods of data collection, qualitative approaches and analysis of collected data. It also contains a chapter on writing up and publishing qualitative research. With applied and practical examples throughout, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is essential reading for those who are looking for a comprehensive introduction to qualitative research.

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare

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Author: Edited By Gill Harvey And Alison Kitson. Pages: 241 Size: 1.13 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Routledge Ltd
Published: 24 March, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780203557334

The successful implementation of evidence into practice is dependent on aligning the available evidence to the particular context through the active ingredient of facilitation. Designed to support the widely recognised PARIHS framework, which works as a guide to plan, action and evaluate the implementation of evidence into practice, this book provides a very practical `how-to` guide for facilitating the whole process. This text discusses:

  • undertaking an initial diagnosis of the context and reaching a consensus on the evidence to be implemented;
  • how to link the research evidence with clinical and patients` experience and local information in the form of audit data or patient and staff feedback;
  • the range of diagnostic, consensus building and stakeholder consultation methods that can be helpful;
  • a description of facilitator roles and facilitation methods, tools and techniques;
  • some of theories that underpin the PARIHS framework and how these have been integrated to inform a revised version of PARIHS Including internationally-sourced case study examples to illustrate how the facilitation role and facilitation skills have been applied in a range of different health care settings, this is the ideal text for those interested in leading or facilitating evidence based implementation projects, from the planning stage through to evaluation.

Research Methods for Business and Management

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Author: [edited By] By Kevin D. O`Gorman, Robert Macintosh. Pages: 270 Size: 1.88 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Goodfellow Publishers Limited
Published: 10 September, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781910158524

This new text offers a completely comprehensive overview of key research methods and the main choices available when undertaking a dissertation. It is a clear, concise and practical guide containing wealth of outstanding examples for each method covered. Taking you through the entire life cycle of a dissertation, the text covers everything from the purposes of research through to chapters on gathering primary and secondary data; using literature; quantitative and qualitative research; managing your research; using data and research ethics. Individual chapters are allied to a powerful critical commentary showing how some of the world`s leading scholars have used particular methods in their own research. Carefully constructed to achieve the greatest clarity for the student the text gives the reader:

  • In-text exercises
  • End of chapter` review questions with solutions
  • Exemplar papers identified and discussed for each of the main methods
  • Directed further reading for developing understanding in key areas

It is an essential learning aid for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates across a wide range of business and management courses and it comes with a range of supported learning materials including tutorials, lecture slides and tutor notes.

Planning Your Research And How To Write It

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Author: Aziz Nather. Pages: 364 Size: 32.57 MB Format: PDF Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Pte
Published: 21 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9789814651059

This book is a practical guide for residents and young researchers who are planning to embark on research. It details the significant planning one must first do including choosing a suitable experienced clinician as a supervisor, sourcing for a “winning idea” with significant clinical impact, performing a proper review of literature, defining clearly the objectives to be set and adopting the appropriate methodology. Statistical evaluation must be done from the start of the research to define adequate sample size and also for evaluation of the results. It also advises how one should draw upon relevant and appropriate conclusions from the results obtained. The ethics of research is also discussed. An all-important factor in research is the procurement of research grants. Readers are guided how to write a proper research proposal to secure these much needed grants. Many research papers end up as presentations only in local or international conferences. An important additional objective of this book is to guide young researchers how to write their finished product – as a publication in an important international, refereed journal or as a thesis. Chapters have been specially written with tips for scientific writing, selecting the right journal, writing for an original article for a journal, a review article, a case report as well as for a thesis. Tips are also written on what reviewers of a journal look for in an article as well as what examiners look for in a thesis.

Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues, 3rd ed.

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Author: Kader Parahoo. Pages: 440 Size: 1.81 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Palgrave Higher Ed M.U.A.
Published: 30 May, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781137281272

Learning about research can be a daunting task. Kader Parahoo`s bestselling Nursing Research guides beginners gently but thoroughly, as well as presenting new debates and perspectives to those with some research experience. This latest edition includes three timely new chapters on qualitative methods, introducing grounded theory, phenomenology and ethnography. It integrates the discussion of evidence-based practice throughout, advises on systemic literature reviewing and clearly explains a wealth of methods and skills to support your understanding of research. An explanatory glossary at the end of the book complements Parahoo`s accessible writing style, ensuring all readers can get to grips with the knowledge needed to read, comprehend and critique research. This popular book offers a comprehensive introduction to important research concepts, processes and issues. It equips students with the information and skills they need to utilise research throughout study and in everyday practice.

Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods

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Author: Stephen F. Davis Randolph A. Smith. Pages: 550 Size: 6.68 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Pearson Education M.U.A.
Published: 03 October, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781292052588

For undergraduate Psychology courses in statistics and research methods. A forward-looking text that combines research methods and statistics, this book is valuable for a single course or a two-semester sequence that covers what have traditionally been two separate courses.

Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare

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Author: Edited By Karen Holland, Roger Watson. Pages: 288 Size: 4.79 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 24 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118302453

Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare is an invaluable guide to ‘getting it right’, focusing on all aspects of writing for publication. It will help the reader to develop skills in writing articles, book reviews and other forms of publications, and can also be used as an aide-memoire for editors and journal or book reviewers. It explores: How to get started How to write various forms of publication including abstracts, papers, book reviews, journal articles and books Good practice in reviewing The editorial process Ethical and legal aspects of publishing Offering guidance, tips, examples and activities, this practical how-to book written by experts in the field is essential reading for all nurses and healthcare professionals.

How To Write a Paper

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Author: Edited By George M. Hall. Pages: 171 Size: 1.22 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 17 October, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118488621

This concise book is one of the best known guides to writing a paper for publication in biomedical journals. Its straightforward format – a chapter covering each of part of the structured abstract – makes it relevant and easy to use for any novice paper writer. How to Write a Paper addresses the mechanics of submission, including electronic submission, and how publishers handle papers, writing letters to journals abstracts for scientific meetings, and assessing papers. This new edition also covers how to write a book review and updated chapters on ethics, electronic publication and submission, and the movement for open access.

Expert Internet Searching, 5th ed.

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Author: Bradley, Phil Pages: 248 Size: 1.98 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Facet Publishing
Published: 23 June, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781783302499

In an environment where increasing amounts of information (and fake news) flood the internet on websites and social media, the information professional’s job is getting harder. It is important that they are skilled at finding and using the appropriate information and assisting users in working out what information they need and the best way of getting it. Expert Internet Searching provides library and information professionals with in-depth practical information on how to search the internet quickly and effectively to help their users and make their lives easier.

Now fully revised for its fifth edition, this book covers the basics of search before going into detail on how to run advanced and complex searches using a variety of different search engines. This edition has been updated to include current trends in search, such as social media search, fake news, and discussion of the authority and validity of search results. It will ensure that information professionals, whether complete beginners or more experienced, are able to work efficiently to obtain accurate information in a timely fashion.

Key topics covered include:

  • an introduction to the internet and search engines
  • the Google experience and a discussion of its disadvantages
  • directory, clustering and similarity search engines
  • visual and image search engines
  • specialized search engines incorporating academic search and services for children
  • academic and other specialized search engines
  • news-based search engines including traditional media resources and a discussion of fake news
  • social media search engines
  • hints and tips on better searching.

Doing Research in Business and Management: an essential guide to planning your project

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Author: Saunders, Mark N.K.;Lewis, Philip Pages: 276 Size: 2.28 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Pearson Education M.U.A.
Published: 31 October, 2017
eISBN-13: 9781292133539

Doing Research in Business and Management brings the theory and techniques of research methods to life and covers all of the areas of research, from a review of secondary data or literature, or writing a research proposal, to completing an entire research project. The concise and easy-to-read style combined with clear tables and diagrams makes it highly accessible. ‘Definition’ boxes explain key terms and ‘Research in practice’ boxes show how the research is used in real life, making this the book you need to successfully complete your project.

How to Read a Paper

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Author: Trisha Greenhalgh.
Pages: 285 Size: 3.62 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 26 February, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118801116

The best-selling introduction to evidence-based medicine In a clear and engaging style, How to Read a Paper demystifies evidence-based medicine and explains how to critically appraise published research and also put the findings into practice. An ideal introduction to evidence-based medicine, How to Read a Paper explains what to look for in different types of papers and how best to evaluate the literature and then implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centred way. Helpful checklist summaries of the key points in each chapter provide a useful framework for applying the principles of evidence-based medicine in everyday practice. This fifth edition has been fully updated with new examples and references to reflect recent developments and current practice. It also includes two new chapters on applying evidence-based medicine with patients and on the common criticisms of evidence-based medicine and responses. How to Read a Paper is a standard text for medical and nursing schools as well as a friendly guide for everyone wanting to teach or learn the basics of evidence-based medicine.

Healthcare Management

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Author: Edited By Kieran Walshe And Judith Smith.
Pages: 619 Size: 9.81 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 01 September, 2011
eISBN-13: 9780335243822

This popular book is amongst the most comprehensive textbooks on healthcare management available. Written with healthcare managers, professionals and students in mind, it provides an accessible guide to healthcare systems, services, organisations and management. Key areas include: Allocating resources for healthcare: setting and managing priorities; health technologies, research and innovation; and, internationalisation of health systems and policies; Healthcare services: structure and delivery; and, chronic disease and integrated care; Healthcare leadership and networks: incentives, governance and performance. The new edition features an updated structure to support teaching and learning and thirteen new chapters which draw upon a wealth of experience from leading international experts in the field. This includes references to practical policy and case study materials, chapter summaries focusing on key points, self-assessment learning exercises, further reading and links to useful web-based resources. “Healthcare Management” is valuable reading for students and healthcare professionals involved in management, research and health policy making. The links between the theory and practice of healthcare management are skilfully explored and the authors show how best practice within healthcare systems can be maintained.

The Research Process in Nursing

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Author: Edited By Kate Gerrish, Judith Lathlean.
Pages: 628 Size: 3.43 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 29 January, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118522561

Comprehensive and thorough in scope, The Research Process in Nursing 7th edition provides everything you could want to know about research methods. This established textbook reflects the significant advances in nursing research and the importance of evidence-based practice, and provides an invaluable resource for both the novice and the more experienced researcher. It includes practical information and advice on:

  1. How to find and critique the evidence
  2. How to choose the right approach
  3. How to collect data
  4. How to make sense of the data
  5. How to put research into practice

Special features:

  1. A clear, explicit and easy to understand text which links theory with practical steps in the research process.
  2. Examples provided allow the reader to apply a variety of research concepts to theoretical learning and professional practice.

Incorporates chapters, research examples, and policy from a range of international countries, including Canada, Australia, USA and Hong Kong. * Provides detailed discussions around each example, which clearly link theory with practice * Easy to read for novice researchers and undergraduate nursing students, but at the same time provides sufficient depth and detail to be of value to experienced researchers and practitioners.

Foundations For Operating Department Practice: Essential Theory For Practice

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Author: Edited By Hannah Abbott And Helen Booth.
Pages: 231 Size: 1.07 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 01 August, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780335244980

This breakthrough new text is the first `theory` textbook published for ODP students studying at degree level and maps neatly onto the ODP degree curriculum. Written by experts from the Profession the book covers the core theoretical and professional components of the ODP curriculum, including chapters on: Professionalism, Law, Ethics, Reflective practice, Decision making, Psychosocial aspects of care, and, Research and evidence based practice. Each chapter includes case studies and pedagogy designed to help ODP students see the relevance of these issues to their everyday practice, and enhance learning and study. This book is key reading for all ODP students and qualified professionals.

Study Guide for Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

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Author: Susan K. Grove, Jennifer R. Gray,And Nancy Burns.
Pages: 217 Size: 3.32 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Saunders
Published: 05 November, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780323293303

Review nursing research concepts and learn to apply them for evidence-based practice! With learning activities in each chapter, this study guide reinforces the content covered in Understanding Nursing Research, 5th Edition by Nancy Burns and Susan K. Grove. This edition includes an expanded focus on evidence-based practice and new case studies to help you understand the research process and apply your findings to the clinical setting. Three published research studies provide an opportunity to practice with the appraisal and application of nursing research.

Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing Research

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Author: Denise F. Polit.
Pages: 450 Size: 3.52 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Pearson Education M.U.A.
Published: 03 October, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781292054926

The second edition of Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing, uses a conversational style to teach students how to use statistical methods and procedures to analyze research findings. Students are guided through the complete analysis process from performing a statistical analysis to the rationale behind doing so. In addition, management of data, including how and why to recode variables for analysis, how to “clean” data, and how to work around missing data, is discussed.

Doing A Literature Review In Health And Social Care: A Practical Guide, 3rd ed

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Author: Helen Aveyard. Pages: 154 Size: 635 KB Format: EPUB Publisher: Open University Press
Published: 01 January, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780335263080

This bestselling book is a step-by-step guide to doing a literature review in health and social care. It is vital reading for all those undertaking their undergraduate or postgraduate dissertation or any research module which involves a literature review. The book provides a practical guide to doing a literature review from start to finish. This third edition includes: Even more examples of real life research scenarios More emphasis on how to ask the right question New and updated advice on following a clear search strategy Expanded guide to using a range of critical appraisal tools More coverage of how to write up your results Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, 3rd Edition is essential reading for students at all levels within the health and social care field – and a useful text for anyone new to reviewing and appraising evidence.

Delivering Research Data Management Services: Fundamentals of Good Practice

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Author: Edited By Graham Pryor, Sarah Jones And Angus Whyte.
Pages: 256 Size: 3.99 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Facet Publishing
Published: 23 April, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781783300242

The research landscape is changing, with key global research funders now requiring institutions to demonstrate how they will preserve and share research data. However, the practice of structured research data management is very new, and the construction of services remains experimental and in need of models and standards of approach. This groundbreaking guide will lead researchers, institutions and policy makers through the processes needed to set up and run effective institutional research data management services. This ‘how to’ guide provides a step-by-step explanation of the components for an institutional service. Case studies from the newly emerging service infrastructures in the UK, USA and Australia draw out the lessons learnt. Different approaches are highlighted and compared; for example, a researcher-focused strategy from Australia is contrasted with a national, top-down approach, and a national research data management service is discussed as an alternative to institutional services. The key topics covered are: research data provision; options and approaches to research data management (RDM) service provision; a spectrum of roles, responsibilities and competences; a pathway to sustainable research data services; the range and components of RDM infrastructure and services; case studies of Johns Hopkins University, University of Southampton, Monash University, the UK Data Service and Jisc Managing Research Data programmes. This book will be an invaluable guide to those entering a new and untried enterprise. It will be particularly relevant to heads of libraries, information technology managers, research support office staff and research directors planning for these types of services. It will also be of interest to researchers, funders and policy makers as a reference tool for understanding how shifts in policy will have a range of ramifications within institutions. Library and information science students will find it an informative window on an emerging area of practice.

Crash Course Evidence-Based Medicine: Reading and Writing Medical Papers

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Author: Amit Kaura.

Pages: 278 Size: 3.04 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 07 September, 2013
eISBN-13: 978072343784

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. This essential new addition to the series clearly brings together the related disciplines of evidence-based medicine, statistics, critical appraisal and clinical audit – all so central to current study and to modern clinical practice. It starts with the basics that every student needs to know and continues into sufficient detail to satisfy anyone contemplating their own research studies. Excel in Student Selected Component (SSC) assessments and that dreaded evidence-based medicine and statistics exam! Ensure you know how to prepare the highest quality reports and maximize your chances of getting published. If you are not sure: why you need to know the standard deviation of a sample; when to use a case-control study and when a cohort study; what to say to your patient who asks about the benefits and harms of a drug; how to argue the case for the inclusion of a drug on the hospital formulary; how to make audit and quality improvement work for you, then this groundbreaking book is for you! Answer these and hundreds of other questions and lay a foundation for your clinical practice that will inform every consultation over a lifetime in medicine.