Canadian Essentials of Nursing Research

This nursing research text focuses on how to read, understand, analyze, and evaluate research for utilization in clinical practice. Acclaimed for its readability, clear presentation, and balanced coverage of quantitative and qualitative nursing research, the text provides in-depth research utilization and utilization models in current practice. This thoroughly updated Third Edition has a greater focus on evidence-based practice, developing critiquing skills, and continued expansion of qualitative research. The text includes full research reports, several with full written critiques.

Overview of Nursing Research	p. 1
Introducing Research and Its Relevance to Nursing Practice	p. 2
Key Concepts in Qualitative and Quantitative Research	p. 26
Understanding the Research Process in Qualitative and Quantitative Studies	p. 43
Reading Research Reports	p. 56
Reviewing the Ethical Aspects of a Nursing Study	p. 70
Preliminary Steps in the Research Process	p. 91
Scrutinizing Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses	p. 92
Finding and Reviewing Studies in the Literature	p. 109
Examining the Conceptual/Theoretical Basis of a Study	p. 127
Designs for Nursing Research	p. 143
Scrutinizing Quantitative Research Design	p. 144
Understanding Qualitative Research Design	p. 172
Examining Specific Types of Research	p. 190
Examining Sampling Plans	p. 206
Data Collection	p. 229
Scrutinizing Data Collection Methods	p. 230
Evaluating Measurements and Data Quality	p. 258
Data Analysis	p. 277
Analyzing Quantitative Data	p. 278
Analyzing Qualitative Data	p. 318
Critical Appraisal and Utilization of Nursing Research	p. 343
Critiquing Research Reports	p. 344
Using Research in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice	p. 368
Methodologic and Theoretical References	p. 399
Glossary	p. 403
Appendices: Research Reports	p. 427
Index	p. 489
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