Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research
Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
- 9th Edition - July 21, 2020
- Authors: Jennifer R. Gray, Susan K. Grove
- Language: English
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Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 9th Edition is the trusted resource for those wanting to master the research methods that are foundational to evidence-based practice. This highly respected textbook covers how to appraise and apply existing research evidence, as well as how to participate in research and quality improvement projects. This new 9th edition has been extensively updated to reflect today’s focus on online research in the digital era and includes clear, step-by-step guidelines for all major quantitative and qualitative research approaches — including supporting examples from the latest high-quality literature. There’s also new content on translational research, coverage of the most current research tools and techniques, and an increased use of illustrations, tables, and other visuals to help engage visually oriented readers of all levels.
- Coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and other research methodologies provides a solid foundation to conduct, appraise, and apply research evidence to the realities of today's clinical practice.
- Balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods addresses the qualitative research methodologies that are often the starting point of research projects, particularly in magnet hospitals and DNP programs.
- Clear, comprehensive coverage is organized into five units that include: an introduction to nursing research; coverage of the research process; application for evidence-based health care; how to analyze data, determine outcomes, and disseminate research; and how to propose and seek funding for research.
- Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice addresses this key graduate-level QSEN competency and reinforces how to generate research evidence and appraise and synthesize existing research for application to clinical practice.
- Rich examples from nursing literature bring research principles to life.
- Emphasis on the most currently used research methodologies focuses on the methods used in both quantitative research and qualitative research, as well as outcomes research and mixed-methods research.
- Coverage of digital data collection examines the use of online research tools.
- Quick-reference summaries include a table of research methods inside the front cover and a list of types of research syntheses (with definitions) inside the back cover.
- Helpful user resources are included with each new text purchase on the companion Evolve website and feature 400 interactive review questions along with a library of 10 full-text research articles.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Contents in brief
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Useful tools
- Acknowledgments
- List of Illustrations
- List of Tables
- UNIT 1. Introduction to Nursing Research
- 1. Discovering the world of nursing
- Definition of nursing research
- Framework linking nursing research to the world of nursing
- Focus of research evidence in nursing
- Your role in research
- Key points
- References
- 2. Evolution of research in building evidence-based nursing practice
- Historical development of research in nursing
- Current national research initiatives
- Methodologies for developing research evidence in nursing
- Classification of research methodologies presented in this text
- Introduction to best research evidence for practice
- Introduction to evidence-based practice guidelines
- Key points
- References
- 3. Introduction to quantitative research
- Methods for quantitative research
- Defining terms relevant to quantitative research
- Steps of the quantitative research process
- Steps of the quantitative research process for a quasi-experimental study
- Key points
- References
- 4. Introduction to qualitative research
- Philosophical perspectives for qualitative research
- Unique characteristics of qualitative research
- Methodologies for qualitative research
- Other approaches to qualitative research
- Key points
- References
- UNIT 2. The Research Process
- 5. Research problem and purpose
- The research problem
- The research purpose
- Sources of research problems and purposes
- Formulating a research problem and purpose
- Example of problem and purpose development
- Feasibility of a study
- Examples of research topics, problems, and purposes for different types of research
- Key points
- References
- 6. Objectives, questions, hypotheses, and study variables
- Use of research objectives or aims in studies
- Formulating research questions
- Hypotheses
- Identifying and defining study variables or concepts
- Defining concepts and operationalizing variables in quantitative studies
- Key points
- References
- 7. Review of relevant literature
- Getting started: Frequently asked questions
- Practical considerations for performing a literature review
- Stages of a literature review
- Key points
- References
- 8. Frameworks
- Introduction of terms
- Understanding concepts
- Examining statements
- Levels of abstraction of statements
- Appraising theories and research frameworks
- Developing a research framework for study
- Key points
- References
- 9. Ethics in research
- Historical events affecting the development of ethical codes and regulations
- Early US government research regulations
- Standards for privacy for research data
- Protection of human rights
- Human subject protection in genomics research
- Informed consent
- Institutional review
- Research misconduct
- Animals as research subjects
- Key points
- References
- 10. Quantitative methodology: Noninterventional designs and methods
- Concepts important to noninterventional research design
- Design validity
- Decisions to develop and implement noninterventional studies
- Noninterventional designs that capture change across time
- Descriptive designs
- Correlational designs
- Key points
- References
- 11. Quantitative methodology: Interventional designs and methods
- Research terms
- Study interventions
- Threats to validity in interventional studies
- Interventional designs
- Algorithms for identifying and selecting interventional designs
- Other designs
- Key points
- References
- 12. Qualitative research methods
- Principles supporting qualitative methods
- Research process in qualitative studies
- Qualitative sampling
- Data collection methods
- Data management
- Organizing and storing data
- Data analysis
- Reporting qualitative studies
- Methods for specific methodologies
- Key points
- References
- 13. Outcomes research
- Current status of outcomes research
- The origins of modern outcomes research
- Structure, process, and outcome in current research
- Federal government involvement in outcomes research
- Nongovernmental involvement in outcomes research
- Outcomes research and evidence-based practice
- Nursing-sensitive patient outcomes
- Methodological considerations for outcomes studies
- Key points
- References
- 14. Mixed methods research
- Philosophical foundations
- Overview of mixed methods designs
- Challenges of mixed methods designs
- Critically appraising mixed methods designs
- Key points
- References
- 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
- Key points
- References
- 16. Quantitative 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
- Key points
- References
- 17. Measurement methods used in developing evidence-based practice
- Physiological measurement
- Observational measurement
- Interviews in research
- Questionnaires
- Scales
- Q-sort methodology
- Delphi technique
- Diaries
- Measurement using existing databases
- Selection of an existing instrument
- Introduction to scale construction
- Translating a scale to another language
- Key points
- References
- UNIT 3. Putting It All Together for Evidence-Based Health Care
- 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
- Key points
- References
- 19. Evidence synthesis and strategies for implementing evidence-based practice
- Strengths, challenges, and current status of evidence-based practice in nursing
- 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 and translational science
- Key points
- References
- UNIT 4. Collecting and Analyzing Data, Determining Outcomes, and Disseminating Research
- 20. Collecting and managing data
- Study protocol
- Factors influencing data collection
- Preparation for data collection
- Pilot study
- Role of the researcher during data collection and management
- Research/researcher support
- Serendipity
- Key points
- References
- 21. Introduction to statistical analysis
- Concepts of statistical theory
- Types of statistics
- Practical aspects of statistical analysis
- Choosing appropriate statistical procedures for a study
- Key points
- References
- 22. Using statistics to describe variables
- Using statistics to summarize data
- Using statistics to explore deviations in the data
- Key points
- References
- 23. Using statistics to examine relationships
- Scatter diagrams
- Bivariate correlational analysis
- Bland and Altman plots
- Factor analysis
- Key points
- References
- 24. Using statistics to predict
- Simple linear regression
- Multiple regression
- Odds ratio
- Logistic regression
- Cox proportional hazards regression
- Key points
- References
- 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
- Key points
- References
- 26. Interpreting research outcomes
- Example study
- Identification of limitations through examination of design validity
- Generalizing the findings
- Considering implications for practice, theory, and knowledge
- Suggesting further research
- Forming final conclusions
- Key points
- References
- 27. Disseminating research findings
- Components of a research report
- Types of research reports
- Audiences for communication of research findings
- Strategies for presentation of research findings
- Strategies for publication of research findings
- Key points
- References
- UNIT 5. Proposing and Seeking Funding for Research
- 28. Writing research proposals
- Writing a research proposal
- Types of research proposals
- Content of a quantitative research proposal
- Content of a qualitative research proposal
- Seeking approval for a study
- Example quantitative research proposal
- Key points
- References
- 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
- Key points
- References
- Appendix A: z values table
- Appendix B: Critical values for student’s t distribution
- Appendix C: Critical values of r for pearson product moment correlation coefficient
- Appendix D: Critical values of F for α = 0.05 and α = 0.01
- Appendix E: Critical values of the χ2 distribution
- Glossary
- Index
- Inside back cover
- No. of pages: 880
- Language: English
- Edition: 9
- Published: July 21, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323673174
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323749794
- eBook ISBN: 9780323779258
JG
Jennifer R. Gray
Affiliations and expertise
Dean, College of Professional Studies, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, Oklahoma; Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TexasSG
Susan K. Grove
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas; Adult Nurse Practitioner, Grand Prairie, Texas