Chapter Introduction --;chapter 1 Advancing practice through research --;chapter 2 Quality of life research: implications for nursing --;chapter 3 Dignity in nursing --;chapter 4 Pressure ulcers: prevention and care --;chapter 5 Asking worthwhile questions for practice --;chapter 6 Selecting the right research design to answer your question --;chapter 7 Collecting and analysing data? some important principles --;chapter 8 Gaining permission for research --;chapter 9 Telling people about your research --;chapter 10 Using research in practice --;chapter 11 Evaluating care.
In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, Introduction to Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness explains the hows and whys of nursing research, stressing its influence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers a comprehensive guide to the research process and addresses questions such as: What is research? What is its importance to nursing, nurses, patients, and policy makers? Why is it such an exciting discipline?