Introducing Research and Evidence-based Practice for Nurses

Want to know what research and nursing have in common? The answer is everything. Every time you meet a new patient you gather information about them, which is a form of research. This book looks at research in the context of a nursing student so you can learn how to use research skills during your study and future career.  It covers everything from basic interviews, quantitative and qualitative data all the way to creating and summarizing questionnaires. Research is a fundamental part of the nursing and An Introduction to Research Methods for Nursing and Healthcare is the ideal book to get you started.

"I read your excellent book, one of the only 2 I read cover to cover, and was delighted that by the end, I had a pretty good idea of what to do and write. The last section, 'How to succeed with your essay', is brilliant and I am sure I am not the only student whose bacon you saved." Ms AC Silva, University of Greenwich

"The book is not overly academic, it debunks jargon, advises caution over reliance on internet sources and introduces new words and terminology well.  There are examples of how practitioners are using research and evidence-based practice on the ground, and it keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.  It is like having a friendly, informative chat." Review by Irene Mabbott, practice development co-ordinator, evidence based practice, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.  Review from Nursing Standard magazine, volume 25 no. 19 January 2011

"Very easy to follow and not too much jargon." - Ms Cobbold, INSTITUTE OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE, ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY 

"This will be a good start for students new to research."- Dr Horton, DIVISION OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE, UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

"Some of the chapters in this book would be particularly useful for undergraduate students.  Chapter two entitled The literature and Chapter three Evidence-based practice should provide useful information for undergraduate students studying research for the first time."
- Dr Curtis, SCHOOL OF NURSING, TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

"This is an ideal introductory text for nursing students new to research. I read it cover to cover in two days!"- Dr McNicholas, DEPT OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY, DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

"I already recommend Rana & Upton and I think that this book offers a good complementary text. I particularly like the practice examples and thinking points that are specifically applied to nursing."
- John Aldridge, School of Health, University of Northampton

"Easy to read clear advice"- Ms Brady, SCHOOL OF NURSING, KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

"Following reading through I found it a clear and easy to read and digest text and have been reccomending to students,"
Ms Atherton, School of Health Care, LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

"This book is straight forward in approach and is well structured."
Mrs. Caroline Downs, School of Nursing and Midwifery, UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

Research can seem difficult to get to grips with. However, at the heart of this book is the view that research is essentially a simple activity, the principles of which can be readily understood by students new to the subject. Research is illustrated through examples of activities familiar to students from their daily lives, which help build confidence in undertaking research and evidence-based practice.

This book is designed for all students of nursing and healthcare who for the first time find themselves studying research. Each chapter guides the reader to uncover the ‘mysteries’ of research. The book exposes each aspect in turn, while demonstrating how research in nursing and healthcare is a practical activity, orientated directly to patient care.

About the author

Jeremy Jolley is a senior lecturer at the University of Hull. He has taught research for many years and to nursing students at all academic levels.

'This is a sound introductory research text that through its approach should appeal to nurse students and help them relate research to their practice.'
Ted Hewitt, University of York

'The text presents some fairly complex ideas with an approach which is enjoyable, accessible and non threatening'
Neil Jones, University of Central Lancashire