Nursing Research, 11th Edition

• Balanced coverage explores both the nursing research process (including both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies) and the evidence-based practice (EBP) process
• User-friendly writing style and engaging learning aids throughout the text include full-text research examples, Helpful Hints, EBP Tips, IPE Highlights, Research Vignettes, Clinical Judgment Challenges, Critical Appraisal Criteria, and more!
• Innovative format integrates examples from current, high-quality, relevant full-text research articles
• "All-star" team of contributors is a widely respected collection of experts in nursing research and EBP

• NEW! Free downloadable Study Guide Worksheets (1 per chapter) provide additional support and practice in learning and applying nursing research and EBP content. No need to buy a separate study guide!
• NEW! Expanded statistics content in Chapter 16 (Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics) includes additional content on common statistical tests (e.g., correlation, t-test, regression, chi square) to minimize the need for a separate statistics textbook or workbook
• NEW! Research examples updated throughout to reflect the latest applicable high-quality literature

NOTE: Additional changes will be identified based on planning surveys due to be completed in early May 2023.

PART I. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
1. Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes
2. Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions
3. Gathering and Appraising the Literature
4. Theoretical Frameworks for Research

PART II. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
5. Introduction to Qualitative Research
6. Qualitative Approaches to Research
7. Appraising Qualitative Research

PART III. PROCESSES AND EVIDENCE RELATED TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
8. Introduction to Quantitative Research
9. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs
10. Nonexperimental Designs
11. Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines
12. Sampling
13. Legal and Ethical Issues
14. Data Collection Methods
15. Reliability and Validity
16. Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
17. Understanding Research Findings
18. Appraising Quantitative Research

PART IV. APPLICATION OF RESEARCH: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
19. Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
20. Developing an Evidence-Based Practice
21. Quality Improvement