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    Advanced nursing research : from theory to practice / Ruth Tappen, EDD, FN, FAAN, Professor, Christine E. Lynn Eminent Scholar in Nursing, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.

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    • Title:Advanced nursing research : from theory to practice / Ruth Tappen, EDD, FN, FAAN, Professor, Christine E. Lynn Eminent Scholar in Nursing, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.
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    • Author/Creator:Tappen, Ruth M., author.
    • Published/Created:Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2016]
      ©2016

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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Nursing--Research--Methodology.
    • Medical Subjects: Nursing Research--methods.
      Research Design.
    • Edition:Second edition.
    • Description:xv, 571 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
    • Summary:"Teaches students how to prepare research proposals and carry out research studies using a practical approach. The second edition puts a greater emphasis on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and the use of aggregate data. The outstanding feature of this text is its reality-based approach to the actual conduct of research. The text also reflects current practice and current thinking about research and integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including emerging mixed methods"-- Provided by publisher.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9781284048308 (alk. paper)
      1284048306 (alk. paper)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Identifying a Research Topic
      Research Defined
      Finding a Topic
      Idea Sources
      "Think Research"
      Transformative Research Topics
      Generating an Idea List
      Making a Final Selection
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 2 Reviewing the Literature
      Searching the Literature
      Read Critically and Make Notes
      Writing the Review
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 3 Theory
      Important Definitions
      Developmental Stages of Theories
      Using Research to Test Theory
      Using Theory to Inform Research
      Concept Tree
      Concept Tree Example
      Issues Related to Theory and Research
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 4 Quantitative or Qualitative Research?
      Name Calling
      Defining Quantitative and Qualitative Research
      Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
      Philosophical Underpinnings
      Quantitative Paradigm
      Qualitative Paradigm
      Characteristics of Qualitative Research
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 5 Experimental Research Designs
      Experimental Design
      Quasi-Experimental Designs
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 6 Descriptive Research Designs, Mixed Methods, and Meta-Analysis
      Simple Descriptive Designs
      More Complex Descriptive Designs
      Secondary Analysis
      Big Data
      Mixed Designs and Mixed Methods
      Meta-Analysis
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 7 Epidemiological and Longitudinal Designs
      Epidemiological Designs
      Longitudinal Studies
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 8 Sampling
      Probability Sampling
      Purposeful Sampling
      Complex Sampling Strategies
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 9 Reliability
      What Is Reliability?
      When Is Reliability a Concern?
      Measurement
      Consistency
      Stability
      Homogeneity
      Reliability of Physical Measures
      Improving Reliability
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 10 Validity
      Content Validity
      Construct Validity
      Criterion Validity
      Sensitivity and Specificity
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 11 Rigor in Qualitative Research
      Example: Coming of Age in Samoa
      Credibility
      Transferability
      Dependability
      Confirmability
      Additional Criteria for Trustworthiness
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 12 Research Ethics
      Troubled Past
      Principles of Ethical Conduct in Research
      Application of the Principles
      Basic Elements of Informed Consent
      Issues Related to Ethical Research Conduct
      Ethical Conduct Related to Animal Model Research
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 13 Participant Recruitment
      Recruitment
      Retention
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 14 Data Collection: Testing and Observation
      Initial Preparation for Data Collection
      Tests of Function
      Physical Assessment Measures
      Biological Tests
      Observation
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 15 Data Collection: Interviewing Individuals and Groups
      Structured and Semistructured Interviews
      Unstructured Interviews
      Focus Groups
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 16 Internet, Secondary Analysis, and Historical Research
      Internet-Based Research
      Secondary Data Analysis
      Historical Research
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 17 Intervention
      Interventions
      Preparing to Implement the Intervention
      Working with Facility Staff
      Implementation
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 18 Quantitative Data Management
      Managing the Data
      Selecting the Software for the Database
      Database Creation
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 19 Basic Quantitative Data Analysis
      Data Cleaning
      Missing Data
      Visual Representations
      Basic Descriptive Statistics
      Bivariate Association
      Additional Measures of Association
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 20 Inferential Analysis
      Analysis of Variance
      Important Terminology
      t-Tests
      ANOVA
      Regression Analysis
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 21 Analysis of Qualitative Data
      Processing the Data
      Why Quantify?
      Structured and Semistructured Analysis
      Content Analysis
      Analyzing the Text
      Unstructured Analysis
      Ethnographic Analysis
      Grounded Theory
      Phenomenological Analysis
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 22 Presenting Your Research Findings
      Selecting a Conference
      Poster Presentations
      Podium Presentations
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 23 Publishing Your Research Results
      Reporting to Funders
      Reporting to the Public
      Publishing in Professional Journals
      Research Letters and Brief Reports
      Special Considerations for Qualitative Research Manuscripts
      After Publication
      Conclusion
      References
      For Further Reading
      ch. 24 Preparing Research Proposals
      Thesis and Dissertation Proposals
      Guidance for Writing a Thesis or Dissertation Proposal
      Proposals for Funding
      Information Commonly Requested
      Suggestions and Guidelines for Preparing Applications for Funding
      Qualitative Proposals: Special Considerations
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 25 Evidence-Based Practice
      Why Evidence-Based Practice?
      Evolution of Evidence-Based Practice
      Criteria for Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations
      Content of the Reviews
      Analyses Performed
      From Evidence Review to Practice
      Research Evidence and Healthcare Policy
      Contribution of Qualitative Research to Evidence-Based Practice
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 26 Patient Safety and Quality Research
      Research Study Versus Quality Improvement Project
      Some Examples of Patient Safety Research
      Design Challenges in Patient Safety Research
      Ethical Research Considerations
      Conclusion
      References
      ch. 27 Developing a Program of Research
      Value of Building a Program of Research
      Launching a Program of Research
      Fictional Example
      References.
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