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Introduction to Research for Midwives
- 4th Edition - June 2, 2022
- Authors: Rowena Doughty, Diane Ménage
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 0 0 3 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 0 0 4 - 3
With an increasing expectation that all health professionals, including midwives, will base their practice on evidence, this popular book demystifies the world of research for mi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWith an increasing expectation that all health professionals, including midwives, will base their practice on evidence, this popular book demystifies the world of research for midwives in the UK.
Introduction to Research for Midwives is a highly regarded resource that helps the reader develop their research skills and guides them toward using evidence effectively in their clinical work. Written clearly and simply, it covers research methods and processes, critical evaluation of research, and application of research to practice.
This book is suitable for both students and practising midwives, whether they are producers or end-users of research, or simply need to understand how to critique research articles and produce literature reviews.
- Simple language, clear writing and structure – can be dipped into or read from cover to cover
- Extensive guidelines on critiquing research articles and producing successful literature reviews
- Student friendly – includes tips for producing successful assignments
- New chapter on ‘How to Write an Undergraduate Dissertation’
- ‘Conducting Research’ and ‘Critiquing Research’ sections in each chapter – suitable for midwives using research in different ways
- Reflection prompts to encourage readers to engage with the narrative
- Reader activities to enhance learning and understanding
- Comprehensive and fully updated throughout
- Glossary to provide clear explanations of research jargon
- Linked to the NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Midwives, and can support professional revalidation
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- About the Authors
- 1. Midwifery, Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Chapter Outline
- What is evidence?
- Collecting Research Evidence
- Evidence-Based Midwifery Care
- Evidence-Based Research
- Using Evidence-Based Practice in the Maternity Services and Midwifery Practice
- References
- 2. Key Concepts in Research
- Chapter Outline
- The Difference between Research, Audit and Service Evaluation
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Levels of Questions in Research
- Variables
- Concept Definitions and Operational Definitions
- Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
- Reliability, Validity, Bias and Rigour
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 3. The Basic Framework of Research
- Chapter Outline
- Stage One: The Research Question
- Stage Two: Reviewing the Literature
- Stage Three: Planning the Study
- Stage Four: Pilot
- Stage Five: Data Collection
- Stage Six: Data Analysis
- Stage Seven: Conclusions And Recommendations
- Stage Eight: Communication of Findings
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 4. Qualitative Research Approaches
- Chapter Outline
- The Contrast between Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Qualitative Research Designs
- Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
- Qualitative Research Within Midwifery
- Mixed-Methods Research
- Feminist Research
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 5. Critiquing Research Articles
- Chapter Outline
- Applying a Critiquing Framework
- Focus
- Background
- Aim (Terms of Reference)
- Methodology
- Main Findings
- Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
- Critiquing Qualitative Research
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 6. Reviewing the Literature
- Chapter Outline
- The Process of Reviewing the Literature
- Sourcing the Literature
- Guidance on Searching Effectively
- Extracting Relevant Details
- Common Questions
- Writing the Review
- The Literature Review as Part of Conducting A Research Study
- Considering The Literature Review When Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 7. The Research Question
- Chapter Outline
- The Role of the Research Question
- Types of Research Questions
- Constructing a Research Question
- The Hypothesis
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 8. Ethics and Research
- Chapter Outline
- What is Research Ethics?
- Development of Ethical Principles Which Protect Human Rights
- Research Guidelines, Standards and Policy
- Problems in Research
- Conducting Research and Writing the Research Proposal
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 9. Surveys and Questionnaires
- Chapter Outline
- The Survey
- The Use of Questionnaires
- Questionnaire Design
- Details of How to Return Questionnaires
- Online Surveys
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 10. Interviews
- Chapter Outline
- Definition
- Interview Structure
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Interviews
- Principles in the Use of Interview
- Interviewing Remotely
- Interviewing Skills
- Interviewing in Focus Groups
- Respondent Validation
- Reflexivity
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 11. Observation
- Chapter Outline
- What is Observation?
- Why Use Observation?
- Structured Observation
- Unstructured Observation
- Recording in Observational Studies
- Advantages of Observation
- Disadvantages of Observation
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 12. Experiments
- Chapter Outline
- Why are Experiments Special?
- Characteristics of Experimental Design
- The Hypothesis
- Types of Experiments
- Threats to Validity
- Retrospective Studies
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 13. Statistics in Research
- Chapter Outline
- Common Attitudes to Statistics
- A Simple Difference
- Descriptive Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- Conducting Research
- Critiquing Research
- Key Points
- References
- 14. Sampling Methods
- Chapter Outline
- Why sample?
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Sampling methods
- Experimental sampling approaches
- Quasi-experimental and retrospective designs
- Survey methods
- Qualitative approaches
- Sample size
- Considerations when conducting research
- Considerations when critiquing research
- Key Points
- References
- 15. Writing an Undergraduate Dissertation
- Chapter Outline
- Aims of an Undergraduate Dissertation
- Choosing a Dissertation Topic
- Understanding the Module
- Working with a Supervisor
- Undertaking a Literature Review
- Structure of a Dissertation
- Key Points
- References
- 16. The Challenge for the Future
- Chapter Outline
- Our Research
- Evolving the Dynamic Research Culture in Midwifery
- The Importance of Research Evidence in Change Management and Leadership
- Support When Conducting Research
- Dissemination Research Findings
- Threats to Evidence
- Conclusion
- Key Points
- References
- Glossary of Common Research Terms
- Index
- No. of pages: 222
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: June 2, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702080036
- eBook ISBN: 9780702080043