Burns and Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research
Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence
- 10th Edition - January 2, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Jennifer R. Gray, Susan K. Grove, Daisha J. Cipher
- Language: English
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2021 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year winner — 1st place in Nursing Research/Evidence-Based Practice!
Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 10th Edition, is the trusted resource for mastering 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 edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research tools and techniques used 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.
Burns & Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 10th Edition, is the trusted resource for mastering 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 edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research tools and techniques used 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.
- 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 includes not only quantitative research methods but also the qualitative research methodologies that are often the starting point of research projects, particularly in magnet hospitals and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.
- Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice addresses this key concept from the 2021 AACN Essentials 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, particularly in the post-COVID era.
Students in master's and doctoral nursing programs, including research-focused doctoral programs (PhD and DNSc) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs
UNIT 1 Introduction to Nursing Research
1 Discovering the World of Nursing
2 Evolution of Research in Building Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
3 Introduction to Quantitative Research
4 Introduction to Qualitative Research
UNIT 2 The Research Process
5 Research Problem and Purpose
6 Objectives, Questions, Hypotheses, and Study Variables
7 Review of Relevant Literature
8 Frameworks
9 Ethics in Research
10 Quantitative Methodology: Noninterventional Designs and Methods
11 Quantitative Methodology: Interventional Designs and Methods
12 Qualitative Research Methods
13 Outcomes Research
14 Mixed Methods Research
15 Sampling
16 Quantitative Measurement Concepts
17 Measurement Methods Used in Developing Evidence-Based Practice
UNIT 3 Putting It All Together for Evidence-Based Health Care
18 Critical Appraisal of Nursing Studies
19 Evidence Synthesis and Strategies for Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice
UNIT 4 Collecting and Analyzing Data, Determining Findings, and Disseminating Research
20 Collecting and Managing Data
21 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
22 Using Statistics to Describe Variables
23 Using Statistics to Examine Relationships
24 Using Statistics to Predict
25 Using Statistics to Determine Differences
26 Interpreting Research Outcomes
27 Disseminating Research Findings
UNIT 5 Proposing and Seeking Funding for Research
28 Writing Research Proposals and Seeking Funding
- Edition: 10
- Latest edition
- Published: January 2, 2026
- Language: English
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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, Texas, USASG
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, USADC
Daisha J. Cipher
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA