Burns & Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research

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Title page Table of Contents Contents in brief Copyright Dedication Contributors Reviewers Preface Useful tools Acknowledgments List of Tables List of Illustrations UNIT 1. Introduction to Nursing Research 1. Discovering the world of nursing Definition of nursing research Framework linking nursing research to the world of nursing Focus of research evidence in nursing Your role in research Key points References 2. Evolution of research in building evidence-based nursing practice Historical development of research in nursing Current national research initiatives Methodologies for developing research evidence in nursing Classification of research methodologies presented in this text Introduction to best research evidence for practice Introduction to evidence-based practice guidelines Key points References 3. Introduction to quantitative research Methods for quantitative research Defining terms relevant to quantitative research Steps of the quantitative research process Steps of the quantitative research process for a quasi-experimental study Key points References 4. Introduction to qualitative research Philosophical perspectives for qualitative research Unique characteristics of qualitative research Methodologies for qualitative research Other approaches to qualitative research Key points References UNIT 2. The Research Process 5. Research problem and purpose The research problem The research purpose Sources of research problems and purposes Formulating a research problem and purpose Example of problem and purpose development Feasibility of a study Examples of research topics, problems, and purposes for different types of research Key points References 6. Objectives, questions, hypotheses, and study variables Use of research objectives or aims in studies Formulating research questions Hypotheses Identifying and defining study variables or concepts Defining concepts and operationalizing variables in quantitative studies Key points References 7. Review of relevant literature Getting started: Frequently asked questions Practical considerations for performing a literature review Stages of a literature review Key points References 8. Frameworks Introduction of terms Understanding concepts Examining statements Levels of abstraction of statements Appraising theories and research frameworks Developing a research framework for study Key points References 9. Ethics in research Historical events affecting the development of ethical codes and regulations Early US government research regulations Standards for privacy for research data Protection of human rights Human subject protection in genomics research Informed consent Institutional review Research misconduct Animals as research subjects Key points References 10. Quantitative methodology: Noninterventional designs and methods Concepts important to noninterventional research design Design validity Decisions to develop and implement noninterventional studies Noninterventional designs that capture change across time Descriptive designs Correlational designs Key points References 11. Quantitative methodology: Interventional designs and methods Research terms Study interventions Threats to validity in interventional studies Interventional designs Algorithms for identifying and selecting interventional designs Other designs Key points References 12. Qualitative research methods Principles supporting qualitative methods Research process in qualitative studies Qualitative sampling Data collection methods Data management Organizing and storing data Data analysis Reporting qualitative studies Methods for specific methodologies Key points References 13. Outcomes research Current status of outcomes research The origins of modern outcomes research Structure, process, and outcome in current research Federal government involvement in outcomes research Nongovernmental involvement in outcomes research Outcomes research and evidence-based practice Nursing-sensitive patient outcomes Methodological considerations for outcomes studies Key points References 14. Mixed methods research Philosophical foundations Overview of mixed methods designs Challenges of mixed methods designs Critically appraising mixed methods designs Key points References 15. Sampling Sampling theory Probability (random) sampling methods Nonprobability (nonrandom) sampling methods commonly applied in quantitative and outcomes research Nonprobability sampling methods commonly applied in qualitative and mixed methods research Sample size in quantitative research Sample size in qualitative research Research settings Recruiting and retaining research participants Key points References 16. Quantitative measurement concepts Directness of measurement Measurement error Levels of measurement Reference testing measurement Reliability Validity Accuracy, precision, and error of physiological measures Sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios Key points References 17. Measurement methods used in developing evidence-based practice Physiological measurement Observational measurement Interviews in research Questionnaires Scales Q-sort methodology Delphi technique Diaries Measurement using existing databases Selection of an existing instrument Introduction to scale construction Translating a scale to another language Key points References UNIT 3. Putting It All Together for Evidence-Based Health Care 18. Critical appraisal of nursing studies Evolution of critical appraisal of research in nursing When are critical appraisals of research implemented in nursing? Nurses’ expertise in critical appraisal of research Critical appraisal process for quantitative research Critical appraisal process for qualitative studies Key points References 19. Evidence synthesis and strategies for implementing evidence-based practice Strengths, challenges, and current status of evidence-based practice in nursing Guidelines for synthesizing research evidence Models to promote evidence-based practice in nursing Implementing evidence-based guidelines in practice Evidence-based practice centers Introduction to translational research and translational science Key points References UNIT 4. Collecting and Analyzing Data, Determining Outcomes, and Disseminating Research 20. Collecting and managing data Study protocol Factors influencing data collection Preparation for data collection Pilot study Role of the researcher during data collection and management Research/researcher support Serendipity Key points References 21. Introduction to statistical analysis Concepts of statistical theory Types of statistics Practical aspects of statistical analysis Choosing appropriate statistical procedures for a study Key points References 22. Using statistics to describe variables Using statistics to summarize data Using statistics to explore deviations in the data Key points References 23. Using statistics to examine relationships Scatter diagrams Bivariate correlational analysis Bland and Altman plots Factor analysis Key points References 24. Using statistics to predict Simple linear regression Multiple regression Odds ratio Logistic regression Cox proportional hazards regression Key points References 25. Using statistics to determine differences Choosing parametric versus nonparametric statistics to determine differences t-tests One-way analysis of variance Pearson chi-square test Key points References 26. Interpreting research outcomes Example study Identification of limitations through examination of design validity Generalizing the findings Considering implications for practice, theory, and knowledge Suggesting further research Forming final conclusions Key points References 27. Disseminating research findings Components of a research report Types of research reports Audiences for communication of research findings Strategies for presentation of research findings Strategies for publication of research findings Key points References UNIT 5. Proposing and Seeking Funding for Research 28. Writing research proposals Writing a research proposal Types of research proposals Content of a quantitative research proposal Content of a qualitative research proposal Seeking approval for a study Example quantitative research proposal Key points References 29. Seeking funding for research Building a program of research Building capital Identifying funding sources Submitting a proposal for a federal grant Grant management Planning your next grant Key points References Appendix A: z values table Appendix B: Critical values for student’s t distribution Appendix C: Critical values of r for pearson product moment correlation coefficient Appendix D: Critical values of F for α = 0.05 and α = 0.01 Appendix E: Critical values of the χ2 distribution Glossary Index Inside back cover Inside back cover 1