Nursing Research

Now in its third edition, Nursing Research: An Introduction continues to answer students' questions on the nursing research process. Restructured to follow students' progress from being a novice nurse researcher to an experienced one, it gives them the knowledge they need to understand nursing research, evidence-based practice and critical appraisal and to help them succeed in their own projects throughout thier undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Key features of the book are: Updated practical coverage of key methods such as how to do a literature review or conduct a survey so that students are able to do thier own research, including a section on the Research Excellence Framework. A wealth of international research examples in action so students can see how it works in practice. Reflective exercises to help students critically engage with what is being discussed. A companion website including free access to recent journal articles and flashcards to help students remember key terms, as well as resources to help lecturers deliver research courses. It will be essential reading for nursing undergraduates, postgraduates and all new researchers. Pam Moule is Professor of Health Services Research and Director of the Centre for Health and Clinical Research at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Helen Aveyard a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. Margaret Goodman is now retired and current research is in organic gardening. Formerly she was an active researcher; Senior Lecturer in Research; and NHS Research Facilitator working with healthcare practitioners to help them become research active.