Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 11th Edition

• NEW! Updated content reflects the most current methods in nursing research and evidence-based practice
• NEW! Research examples using recent clinical studies are included throughout each chapter
• NEW! Engaging Research Vignettes showcase the work of leaders in the fields of nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP)
• Expanded coverage of statistics makes a separate statistics textbook unnecessary
• Streamlined and refocused coverage of ethics in the introductory section of the text helps set the stage for the remainder of the chapters
• Innovative approach aligns with the AACN Essentials Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) evidence-based practice concept
• Cutting-edge content on quality improvement highlights how to integrate quality improvement into clinical practice
• Balanced coverage explores both the nursing research process (including both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies) and the EBP process
• User-friendly writing stylesss and engaging learning aids include full-text Research Examples, Helpful Hints, EBP Tips, IPE Highlights, and Clinical Judgment Challenges
• Chapter-specific Critical Appraisal Criteria guides you through evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of research and quality improvement studies
• "All-star" team of contributors leverages diverse expertise in nursing research, quality improvement, and EBP

• NEW! Free downloadable Study Guide Worksheets (1 per chapter) provide additional support and practice in learning and applying nursing research and EBP content. No need to buy a separate study guide!
• NEW! Expanded statistics content in Chapter 16 (Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics) includes additional content on common statistical tests (e.g., correlation, t-test, regression, chi square) to minimize the need for a separate statistics textbook or workbook
• NEW! Research examples updated throughout to reflect the latest applicable high-quality literature

PART I. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Research Vignette
1. Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement
2. Appraising Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
3. Appraising Legal and Ethical Issues
4. Gathering and Appraising the Literature
5. Theoretical Frameworks for Research

PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Research Vignette
6. Introduction to Qualitative Research
7. Qualitative Approaches to Research
8. Appraising Qualitative Research

PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Research Vignette
9. Introduction to Quantitative Research
10. Appraising Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research Designs
11. Appraising Nonexperimental Designs
12. Appraising Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines
13. Appraising Sampling
14. Appraising Data Collection Methods
15. Appraising Reliability and Validity
16. Appraising Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
17. Understanding Research Findings
18. Appraising Quantitative Research

PART IV. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Research Vignette
19. Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
20. Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
21. Quality Improvement