Essentials of Nursing Research

Part 1: Overview of Nursing Research and its Role in Evidence-Based Practice 1 Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment 2 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Fundamentals 3 Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research 4 Reading and Critiquing Research Reports 5 Ethics in Research Part 2: Preliminary Steps in the Appraisal of Evidence 6 Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses 7 Literature Reviews: Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence 8 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks Part 3: Designs for Nursing Research 9 Quantitative Research Designs 10 Qualitative Designs and Approaches 11 Specific Types of Research 12 Sampling Plans Part 4: Data Collection 13 Data Collection Methods 14 Measurement and Data Quality Part 5: Data Analysis and Interpretation 15 Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data 16 Rigor and Interpretation in Quantitative Research 17 Analysis of Qualitative Data 18 Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research 19 Systematic Reviews: Meta-analysis and Metasynthesis Appendices A. The Relationships among Anxiety, Anger, and Blood Pressure in Children B. The Anniversary of Birth Trauma