Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice (Nursing Research (Polit)) (Hardcover)

by Denise F Polit (Author), Cheryl Tatano Beck (Author) "In all parts of the world, nursing has experienced a profound culture change over the past few decades..." (more)
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Thoroughly revised to emphasize the link between research and evidence-based practice, this Eighth Edition presents methods and tools for generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice. This edition offers more guidance on evaluating and critiquing research evidence. Other revisions include more in-depth coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research and a new chapter on developing and testing new instruments. Note: The for-sale Student Resource guide to accompany the text is now fully revised to meet emerging graduate course needs. New features include a free CD-ROM called the "Toolkit," which includes copious application exercises, samples of systematic reviews, and full critiques of two of the eight studies in the text. Please note that this is sold separately: Student Resource Manual with Toolkit, ISBN: 978-0-7817-7052-1.

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Product Details Hardcover: 816 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Eighth Edition edition (June 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781794684 ISBN-13: 978-0781794688 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,478 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #2 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Nursing > Research & Theory #2 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Nursing > Issues, Trends & Roles #2 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Nursing > Research & Theory

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clinical scenario, illness theory, transtheoretical model, health promotion model, research integrity, dissemination phase, conceptual phase, biophysiologic measures, methodologic decisions, many nursing studies, most nursing studies, key research variables, following study questions, critiquing guidelines, methodologic strategies, formal grounded theory, methodologic features, latent trait scales, ethnonursing research, many nurse researchers, covert data collection, methodologic notes, quality enhancement strategies, abstracted findings, emergent fit

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Nursing Research, Resource Manual, Qualitative Health Research, United States, Journal of Advanced Nursing, Statement of Purpose, Key Findings, Neonatal Nursing, Journal of Obstetric, New York, Van Manen, Postpartum Depression Screening Scale, Nursing Science Quarterly, Cochrane Collaboration, Cancer Nursing, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Certificate of Confidentiality, American Nurses Association, National Institutes of Health, Pediatric Nursing, Journal of Nursing Scholarship, United Kingdom, International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Iowa Model

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Good text and reference, September 16, 2005 By  V. Lepine (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews This review is from: Nursing Research: Principles and Methods (Nursing Research: Principles & Practice) (Hardcover) The book begins at a very elementary level and progresses systematically through topics that are more complex, providing the reader with a good understanding of the principles and practices of research and with tools for analyzing the quality of research. I'm sure I'll be referring to this well-written book for many years to come. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Research Tool!, November 10, 2006 By  M. Miller "MRMRN" (AR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Nursing Research: Principles and Methods (Nursing Research: Principles & Practice) (Hardcover) This is an excellent book. It makes studying research very easy to follow and understand. Great resource book! A must-have for any research course on any level (graduate or undergraduate). 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Reference, November 16, 2006 By  Heart Nurse (WI, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Nursing Research: Principles and Methods (Nursing Research: Principles & Practice) (Hardcover) This text is a good basic reference for the beginning nurse researcher. It has very clear explanations of the research process and applies them nicely to the clinical setting.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Like pulling teeth This textbook provides everything an aspiring nurse researcher could want to know. But I find the writing style very academic, wordy, and hard to get through. Read more Published 7 days ago by poodle817 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! I got this book for a graduate research class and it's great! It has an easy to understand language and the summary of important terms at the end of each chapter makes it easy to... Read more Published 4 months ago by S. Santiago 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Just what I needed for my master's course, and it was less expensive than the university bookstore! Published 10 months ago by Jennifer Schoelzel 3.0 out of 5 stars Ouch If I didn't need it for a class...I would never have bought this. It hurts my soft-science brain to read. Published 12 months ago by Jonathan F. Fellion 4.0 out of 5 stars Nursing Research Excellent advanced book on professional nursing research theory and methodology. Excellent graphics and charts integrated into the body of the text. Published 13 months ago by James O. Morris 4.0 out of 5 stars Denise, RN Required text for master science in nursing, professor states will use as "reference." Lots of info packed in, lots of current websites/info listed. Fairly easy to follow format. Published 22 months ago by D. Albsmeyer 3.0 out of 5 stars Work book ok, but CD Rom is great..... This is the workbook for the text required for my class. I did not have time to use it, but it could be helpful for those who need extra help. I did enjoy the CD Rom. Read more Published on November 3, 2006 by D. Hamm 5.0 out of 5 stars Nursing Research: Principles and Methods It's such a joy to receive a "used" book that is new and in shrink wrap. The product is what was advertised and arrived in a timely fashion. What more can I say?! Published on September 30, 2005 by Lady Speedster Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Eighth Edition edition (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781794684
• ISBN-13: 978-0781794688
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,478 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good text and reference, September 16, 2005

By	V. Lepine (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nursing Research: Principles and Methods (Nursing Research: Principles & Practice) (Hardcover)

The book begins at a very elementary level and progresses systematically through topics that are more complex, providing the reader with a good understanding of the principles and practices of research and with tools for analyzing the quality of research. I'm sure I'll be referring to this well-written book for many years to come.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Research Tool!, November 10, 2006

By	M. Miller "MRMRN" (AR) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nursing Research: Principles and Methods (Nursing Research: Principles & Practice) (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book. It makes studying research very easy to follow and understand. Great resource book! A must-have for any research course on any level (graduate or undergraduate).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Reference, November 16, 2006

By	Heart Nurse (WI, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nursing Research: Principles and Methods (Nursing Research: Principles & Practice) (Hardcover)

This text is a good basic reference for the beginning nurse researcher. It has very clear explanations of the research process and applies them nicely to the clinical setting.