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    Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence / Jennifer Gray, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, Oklahoma, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice, Grand Prairie, Texas, Suzanne Sutherland, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus and Part-Time Lecturer, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California.

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    • Title:Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research : appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence / Jennifer Gray, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, Oklahoma, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice, Grand Prairie, Texas, Suzanne Sutherland, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus and Part-Time Lecturer, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California.
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    • Variant Title:Practice of nursing research
    • Author/Creator:Gray, Jennifer, 1955- author.
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Grove, Susan K., author.
      Sutherland, Suzanne, author.
    • Published/Created:St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2017]
      ©2017

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    • Library of Congress Subjects: Nursing--Research--Methodology.
      Evidence-based nursing.
      Nursing--Research--Methods.
    • Medical Subjects:Nursing Research--methods.
      Evidence-Based Nursing.
    • Edition:Eighth edition.
    • Description:xv, 718 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
    • Summary:This book provides information on the appraisal, synthesis, and generation of research evidence for clinical nursing practice. The authors offer guidance in the evaluation and use of existing research as evidence. The authors also explain methodologies for undertaking research and quality improvement projects. Updated to reflect a focus on online research and evidence-based practice, this edition includes step-by-step guidelines for research procedures as well as examples from literature.--adapted from publisher's description.
    • Notes:Preceded by: The practice of nursing research / Susan K. Grove, Nancy Burns, Jennifer Gray. 7th ed. c2013.
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780323377584 (pbk.)
      0323377580 (pbk.)
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: 1. Discovering the World of Nursing Research,
      Definition of Nursing Research,
      Framework Linking Nursing Research to the World of Nursing,
      Significance of Research in Building an Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing,
      2. Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice,
      Historical Development of Research in Nursing,
      Methodologies for Developing Research Evidence in Nursing,
      Classification of Research Methodologies Presented in This Text,
      Introduction to Best Research Evidence for Practice,
      3. Introduction to Quantitative Research,
      Scientific Method,
      Types of Quantitative Research,
      Applied Versus Basic Research,
      Rigor in Quantitative Research,
      Control in Quantitative Research,
      Control Groups Versus Comparison Groups,
      Steps of the Quantitative Research Process,
      Selecting a Research Design,
      4. Introduction to Qualitative Research,
      Perspective of the Qualitative Researcher,
      Approaches to Qualitative Research,
      5. Research Problem and Purpose,
      Research Problem,
      Research Purpose,
      Sources of Research Problems,
      How to Decide on a Problem Area and Formulate a Purpose Statement,
      Examples of Research Topics, Problems, and Purposes for Different Types of Research,
      6. Objectives, Questions, Variables, and Hypotheses,
      Levels of Abstraction,
      Purposes, Objectives, and Aims,
      How to Construct Research Questions,
      Variables in Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research,
      Defining Concepts and Operationalizing Variables in Quantitative Studies,
      Hypotheses,
      7. Review of Relevant Literature,
      Getting Started: Frequently Asked Questions,
      Developing a Qualitative Research Proposal,
      Developing a Quantitative Research Proposal,
      Practical Considerations for Performing a Literature Review,
      Stages of a Literature Review,
      Processing the Literature,
      Writing the Review of Literature,
      8. Frameworks,
      Introduction of Terms,
      Understanding Concepts,
      Examining Statements,
      Grand Theories,
      Middle-Range Theories,
      Appraising Theories and Research Frameworks,
      Developing a Research Framework for Study,
      9. Ethics in Research,
      Historical Events Affecting the Development of Ethical Codes and Regulations,
      Early U.S. Government Research Regulations,
      Standards for Privacy for Research Data,
      Protection of Human Rights,
      Balancing Benefits and Risks for a Study,
      Human Subject Protection in Genomics Research,
      Obtaining Informed Consent,
      Institutional Review,
      Research Misconduct,
      Animals as Research Subjects,
      10. Quantitative Methodology: Noninterventional Designs and Methods,
      Concepts Relevant to Quantitative Research Designs,
      Design Validity for Noninterventional Research,
      Descriptive Research and Its Designs,
      Correlational Designs,
      11. Quantitative Methodology: Interventional Designs and Methods,
      Concepts Relevant to Interventional Research Design,
      Validity for Interventional Research,
      Categorizing and Naming Research Designs,
      Experimental Designs,
      Quasi-Experimental Designs,
      Maintaining Consistency in Interventional Research,
      Algorithms of Research Design,
      12. Qualitative Research Methods,
      Clinical Context and Research Problems,
      Literature Review for Qualitative Studies,
      Theoretical Frameworks,
      Research Objectives or Questions,
      Obtaining Research Participants,
      Data Collection Methods,
      Electronically Mediated Data,
      Transcribing Recorded Data,
      Data Management,
      Data Analysis,
      Methods Specific to Qualitative Approaches,
      13. Outcomes Research,
      Current Status of Outcomes Research,
      Theoretical Basis of Outcomes Research,
      Structure and Process Versus Outcome in Today's HealthCare and Outcomes Research,
      Federal Government Involvement in Outcomes Research,
      Nongovernmental Involvement in Outcomes Research,
      Outcomes Research and Evidence-Based Practice,
      Methodological Considerations for Outcomes Studies,
      Specific Designs of Outcomes Research,
      14. Mixed Methods Research,
      Philosophical Foundations,
      Overview of Mixed Methods Designs,
      Challenges of Mixed Methods Designs,
      Critically Appraising Mixed Methods Designs,
      15. Sampling,
      Sampling Theory,
      Probability (Random) Sampling Methods,
      Nonprobability (Nonrandom) Sampling Methods Commonly Applied in Quantitative and Outcomes Research,
      Nonprobability Sampling Methods Commonly Applied in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research,
      Sample Size in Quantitative Research,
      Sample Size in Qualitative Research,
      Research Settings,
      Recruiting and Retaining Research Participants,
      16. Measurement Concepts,
      Directness of Measurement,
      Measurement Error,
      Levels of Measurement,
      Reference Testing Measurement,
      Reliability,
      Validity,
      Accuracy, Precision, and Error of Physiological Measures,
      Sensitivity, Specificity, and Likelihood Ratios,
      17. Measurement Methods Used in Developing Evidence-Based Practice,
      Physiological Measurement,
      Observational Measurement,
      Interviews,
      Questionnaires,
      Scales,
      Q-Sort Methodology,
      Delphi Technique,
      Diaries,
      Measurement Using Existing Databases,
      Selection of an Existing Instrument,
      Constructing Scales,
      Translating a Scale to Another Language,
      18. Critical Appraisal of Nursing Studies,
      Evolution of Critical Appraisal of Research in Nursing,
      When Are Critical Appraisals of Research Implemented in Nursing?,
      Nurses' Expertise in Critical Appraisal of Research,
      Critical Appraisal Process for Quantitative Research,
      Critical Appraisal Process for Qualitative Studies,
      19. Evidence Synthesis and Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice,
      Benefits and Barriers Related to Evidence-Based Nursing Practice,
      Guidelines for Synthesizing Research Evidence,
      Models to Promote Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing,
      Implementing Evidence-Based Guidelines in Practice,
      Evidence-Based Practice Centers,
      Introduction to Translational Research,
      20. Collecting and Managing Data,
      Study Protocol,
      Factors Influencing Data Collection,
      Preparation for Data Collection,
      Pilot Study,
      Role of the Researcher During the Study,
      Research/Researcher Support,
      Serendipity,
      21. Introduction to Statistical Analysis,
      Concepts of Statistical Theory,
      Types of Statistics,
      Practical Aspects of Statistical Analysis,
      Choosing Appropriate Statistical Procedures for a Study,
      22. Using Statistics to Describe Variables,
      Using Statistics to Summarize Data,
      Using Statistics to Explore Deviations in the Data,
      23. Using Statistics to Examine Relationships,
      Scatter Diagrams,
      Bivariate Correlational Analysis,
      Bland and Altman Plots,
      Factor Analysis,
      24. Using Statistics to Predict,
      Simple Linear Regression,
      Multiple Regression,
      Odds Ratio,
      Logistic Regression,
      Cox Proportional Hazards Regression,
      25. Using Statistics to Determine Differences,
      Choosing Parametric versus Nonparametric Statistics to Determine Differences,
      t-tests,
      One-Way Analysis of Variance,
      Pearson Chi-Square Test,
      26. Interpreting Research Outcomes,
      Example Study,
      Identification of Study Findings,
      Identification of Limitations through Examination of Design Validity,
      Generalizing the Findings,
      Considering Implications for Practice, Theory, and Knowledge,
      Suggesting Further Research,
      Forming Final Conclusions,
      27. Disseminating Research Findings,
      Components of a Research Report,
      Types of Research Reports,
      Audiences for Communication of Research Findings,
      Strategies for Presentation and Publication of Research Findings,
      28. Writing Research Proposals,
      Writing a Research Proposal,
      Types of Research Proposals,
      Contents of Student Proposals,
      Seeking Approval for a Study,
      Example Quantitative Research Proposal,
      29. Seeking Funding for Research,
      Building a Program of Research,
      Building Capital,
      Identifying Funding Sources,
      Submitting a Proposal for a Federal Grant,
      Grant Management,
      Planning Your Next Grant,
      Appendix A z Values Table,
      Appendix B Critical Values for Student's t Distribution,
      Appendix C Critical Values of rfor Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient,
      Appendix D Critical Values of ffor a = 0.05 and a = 0.01,
      Appendix E Critical Values of the x2 Distribution,.
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