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Improving Health through Nursing Research

by William L. Holzemer
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Overview

Improving Health through Nursing Research is a practical guide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The book draws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. 

Part one offers a global perspective on health and nursing and addresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory. Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research, focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care delivery and developing the profession of nursing. Parts three and four provide an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods, their selection, use and interpretation . The last three parts of the book address key issues in research ethics and provide practical guidance as to how to prepare a research proposal, undertake research, present and publish findings, and translate research into practice.

Improving Health through Nursing Research;

  • Is a practical, accessible guide for nurse researchers and nurses with an interest in research
  • Draws upon international expertise in nursing research
  • Explores research within the international context
  • Explores issues at local, national and regional level
  • Provides guidelines for developing research
  • Includes global examples

This publication in partnership with the International Council of Nurses is the essential resource for nurses seeking to understand research and research utilisation.

Synopsis

Improving Health through Nursing Research is a practical guide to research and research utilisation in nursing. The book draws upon international expertise in nursing research, reflecting the worldwide demand for evidence-based practice. 

Part one offers a global perspective on health and nursing and addresses the development of nursing knowledge and nursing theory. Part two investigates the underlying need for nursing research, focusing on improving patient care, enhancing care delivery and developing the profession of nursing. Parts three and four provide an overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods, their selection, use and interpretation . The last three parts of the book address key issues in research ethics and provide practical guidance as to how to prepare a research proposal, undertake research, present and publish findings, and translate research into practice.

Improving Health through Nursing Research:

  • Is a practical, accessible guide for nurse researchers and nurses with an interest in research

  • Draws upon international expertise in nursing research

  • Explores research within the international context

  • Explores issues at local, national and regional level

  • Provides guidelines for developing research

  • Includes global examples

This publication in partnership with the International Council of Nurses is the essential resource for nurses seeking to understand research and research utilisation.

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About the Author, William L. Holzemer

William L. Holzemer is Professor and Dean, College of Nursing, Rutgers University, member Board of Directors of the International Council of Nurses, and Editor of the Japanese Journal of Nursing Science (a Blackwell Publishing Journal).

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Editorials

From The Critics

Reviewer: Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )
Description: An international group of nurse researchers discuss various aspects of the research process in this compilation.
Purpose: The purpose is to help readers develop a better understanding of nursing science and develop research skills. It is important that nurses see the value of research as it impacts patient outcomes.
Audience: The target audience includes both nurse researchers and nurses interested in research. The author is an expert in the field and the international contributors present a global perspective.
Features: An introduction to nursing science and theory begins the book, and part 2 builds a basis for evidence-based practice. Part 3 is overview of quantitative research, and part 4 covers qualitative research. Part 5 focuses on conducting research in clinical and academic settings, and part 6 discusses translating research findings into practice and the challenges of evidence-based practice.
Assessment: The editor refers to this as an introductory research book. It does provide a beginning understanding of nursing research, but readers need to consult a traditional research book for more details on the steps of the research process.

From the Publisher

"The target audience includes both nurse researchers and nurses interested in research. The author is an expert in the field and the international contributors present a global perspective." (Doody's, 19 August 2011)

Book Details

Published
December 1, 2009
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781405134118

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