Introduction to Nursing Research

Introduction to Nursing Research, Developing Research Awareness--------------------------------------------------In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, thisbook explains the how's and why's of nursing research, stressing itsinfluence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers acomprehensive guide to the research process and addresses questionssuch as: what is research? What is its importance to nursing, nurses,patients and policy makers? Why is it such an exciting discipline?Key features: Emphasizes the practical use of nursing research andits role in developing clinical practice Case studies drawn from theauthors' extensive experience in the field illustrate how researchis executed and implemented Summary boxes, examples and reader-focusedactivities help to develop awareness and understanding Stimulatingand enlightening, Introduction to Nursing Research can be applied toall fields of nursing and all aspects of research. It is an essentialresource for the nursing undergraduate and nurses who are new to research.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Andree Le May - BSc (Hons) PhD, RGN, PGCE(A), FRSPH.Professor of Nursing, University of Southampton Susan Holmes - BSc(Hons) PhD, SRN, FRSPH, CMS. Director of Research and Development &Professor of Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University