{"product_id":"improving-health-through-nursing-research-isbn-9781405134118","title":"Improving Health through Nursing Research","description":"\u003cb\u003eImproving Health through Nursing Research\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImproving Health through Nursing Research\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The book draws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart one offers a global perspective on health and nursing and addresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory. Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research, focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care delivery and developing the profession of nursing. Parts three and four provide an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods, their selection, use and interpretation. The last three parts of the book address key issues in research ethics and provide practical guidance as to how to prepare a research proposal, undertake research, present and publish findings, and translate research into practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImproving Health through Nursing Research:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs a practical, accessible guide for nurse researchers and nurses with an interest in research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws upon international expertise in nursing research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores research within the international context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores issues at local, national and regional level\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidelines for developing research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes global examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis publication in partnership with the International Council of Nurses is the essential resource for nurses seeking to understand research and research utilisation.  \u003ci\u003eList of Contributors\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Nursing science and global health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Global perspectives on health and nursing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarbara Parfitt, Flora Cornish \u0026amp; Linda Ferguson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobal priorities for health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth systems and the health care workforce\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational organizations and development aid\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Building knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSally H. Rankin \u0026amp; William W. Rankin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge development in science\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModern philosophy and its influence on science\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwentieth century philosophy of science\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostmodern philosophy’s influence on nursing science\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Theory and nursing science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarmen J. Portillo \u0026amp; William L. Holzemer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of theory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of theory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing definitions and theory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Nursing research: making a difference in people’s lives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Improving patient care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzanne Willard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNursing research and clinical practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymptom management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisease prevention\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnd-of-life care\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Enhancing care delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary A. Blegen \u0026amp; Julaluk Baramee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nurse supply\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring performance, productivity, and value\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the right provider mix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost-effectiveness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare quality and safety\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Building professional nursing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJune Webber\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom early industrialization to market domination\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the nursing profession\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutonomy through knowledge, self-regulation, and affiliation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the profession globally\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA new nursing globalism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Defining the research problem\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJunko Tashiro \u0026amp; William L. Holzemer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying problems for research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of problems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting a literature review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Quantitative research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Introduction to quantitative research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eErika Sivarajan Froelicher \u0026amp; Kawkab Shishani\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariables\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of causality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRandomization\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCo-variates: confounding or modifying?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParametric and non-parametric analytical methods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch designs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Sampling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam L. Holzemer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of sampling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling error\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating sample size\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample loss\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRandom selection of subjects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Selecting instruments for research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulita Sansoni\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting or developing an instrument\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandardized instruments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultural comparability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstrument translation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing available tools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Experimental research designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Arudo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRandomized controlled trials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypothesis testing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther research designs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreats to design validity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Research critique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeanne K. Kemppainen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstruction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA substruction example\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstruction limitations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutcomes Model for Health Care Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Preparing data for analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDean Wantland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping and storing data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a code book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning data to ascertain accuracy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstrument scoring\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing normal distribution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLongitudinal intervention studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreliminary data analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Qualitative research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Interpretative research methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinrie Greeff\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling and data saturation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextual analyses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Interpretative data management and analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoberta S. Rehm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying paradigms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretive methods and procedures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRigor and integrity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Preparing qualitative data for analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeri Lindgran\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection, transcription, and management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing data for analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManual versus digital analysis techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Research ethics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Responsible conduct of research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam L. Holzemer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics in nursing research and practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScientific integrity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsible conduct of research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6 Research support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Writing a research proposal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaren H. Sousa \u0026amp; Marjolein M. Iversen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparatory work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting the proposal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of a proposal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation criteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing touches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Planning and managing a research project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarie Human\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe primary investigator’s role\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling and managing a team\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData ownership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformed consent\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterdisciplinary collaboration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChalenges in nursing research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Presenting and publishing research findings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeana R. Uys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudiences for research findings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForms of presentation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Facilitating nursing research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLauren S. Aaronson \u0026amp; William L. Holzemer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource centers for nursing research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7 Translating research to practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Information and communication technology infrastructure for evidence-based practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuzanne Bakken, Leanne M. Currie \u0026amp; Ritamarie John\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrastructure for evidence-based practice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample infrastructure uses in nursing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Translating research into practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCornelia Ruland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystematic literature reviews\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice-based evidence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence-based, shared decision-making between caregivers and patients\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence-based symptom management\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence-based self-management of illness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The target audience includes both nurse researchers and nurses interested in research. The author is an expert in the field and the international contributors present a global perspective.\" (Doody's, 19 August 2011) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam L. Holzemer\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor and Dean, College of Nursing, Rutgers University, member of the Board of Directors of the International Council of Nurses, and Editor of the Japanese Journal of Nursing Science (a Wiley-Blackwell journal).\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImproving Health through Nursing Research\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The book draws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart one offers a global perspective on health and nursing and addresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory. Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research, focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care delivery and developing the profession of nursing. Parts three and four provide an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods, their selection, use and interpretation. 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