Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Edition after edition, Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known as one of the leading undergraduate nursing textbooks. The streamlined and enhanced 7^th edition gives you unique insights into understanding, appraising, and applying published research for evidence-based nursing practice. Known for its authoritative content, time-tested systematic approach, and unique research example format ― the new edition includes an enhanced EBP focus, added mixed-methods and reduced outcomes research content, plus a spotlight on need-to-know information to meet your busy life.

• Clear, step-by-step organization introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to EBP.
• Research examples provide practice in working with published studies, with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal and Implications for Practice sections.
• Critical Appraisal Guidelines boxes provide step-by-step guidance in appraising published research studies.
• Balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative research prepares you to approach research questions and clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology.
• Authoritative content is written by pioneers and practitioners of nursing research, who offer unique, first-hand insights into the field.
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying and appraising published research, so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence.

• NEW! Enhanced evidence-based practice focus equips you to apply the latest research findings to clinical practice.
• NEW! Streamlined research examples serve as concise and clinically relevant exemplars of key contents.
• NEW! Mixed-methods content focuses on need-to-know material on mixed-methods research, which is growing significantly in popularity.
• NEW! Improved legibility, usability, visual appeal, and readability meets the needs of visual learners with easy-to-understand content.