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Author Sansnee Jirojwong.

Title Research methods in nursing & midwifery : pathways to evidence-based practice / edited by Sansnee Jirojwong, Maree Johnson, Anthony Welch
Published South Melbourne, Vic. : Oxford University Press, 2011
South Melbourne, Victoria : Oxford University Press, [2011]
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Description xl, 416 pages : illustrations. ; 28 cm
regular print
Contents Contents note continued: Analysis of mixed methods data -- Issues of validity in mixed methods research -- The future of mixed methods research -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 8.Populations and Sampling / Sungwon Chang -- Introduction -- The importance of sampling -- Normal distribution and random sampling -- Sampling approaches for quantitative studies -- Probability sampling approaches and procedures in quantitative studies -- Sampling for surveys -- Random selection in experimental studies -- Non-probability sampling approaches in quantitative studies -- Sampling approaches for qualitative studies -- Mixed methods sampling approaches -- Bias in sampling -- Sample size -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- Appendix 8.1 A Random Numbers Table -- 9.Data Collection: Qualitative Research / Sansnee Jirojwong -- Introduction -- Data collection methods in qualitative research --
Contents note continued: Appendix 14.1 JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Experimental Studies -- Appendix 14.2 Data Extraction Form (Quantitative Data) -- 15.Disseminating Research / Jackie Lea -- Introduction -- Avenues for research dissemination and how to target the right one -- Conference papers and posters -- Preparing manuscripts for scholarly journals -- Books and book chapters -- Policies, guidelines and reports -- Media releases -- Barriers to publishing and strategies for overcoming them -- Strategies for overcoming cultural barriers -- Strategies for overcoming knowledge barriers -- Strategies for addressing a lack of time and resources -- Strategies for overcoming personal barriers -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery
Contents note continued: Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 12.Quantitative Data Analysis / Monika Buhrer-Skinner -- Introduction -- Why statistics? -- Descriptive versus comparative statistics -- Descriptive statistics -- Inferential statistics -- Errors in statistical testing and the problem of multiple comparisons -- Selecting an appropriate bivariate test procedure -- Multivariate statistical analysis -- Use of computer programs for data analysis -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 13.Critical Review of Research / Phil Maude -- Introduction -- Selection and effective reading of the literature -- Making sense of the literature--first pass -- Is there too much literature to handle? -- Is very little literature available? -- Quality of the literature -- Critical appraisal and consideration of level of available evidence -- Becoming familiar with the process of critical review --
Contents note continued: Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 6.Quantitative Research Design / Karen Pepper -- Introduction -- What is a quantitative research? -- Conducting good quantitative research -- Causality -- Randomisation -- Homogeneity -- Matching -- Statistical control -- Validity -- The research design -- Before choosing a design -- Choosing a research design -- Types of quantitative research designs -- Use of quantitative research in nursing and midwifery -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 7.Mixed Methods Research / Janice Lewis -- Introduction -- Why conduct mixed methods research? -- Differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods -- Views of mixed methods research -- Incompatibility thesis -- Pragmatism and mixed methods -- Status of quantitative and qualitative elements -- Mixed methods as a continuum -- Mixed methods design -- Sampling techniques for mixed methods studies --
Contents note continued: Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- Appendix 3.1 Example of a Plain Language Statement and Consent Form -- 4.Vulnerable Groups as Research Participants / Pranee Liamputtong -- Introduction -- Who are the vulnerable? -- Accessibility to vulnerable groups -- Reciprocity and respect for the participants -- Compensation and incentive: A form of respect -- Sensitivity to the needs and lives of the participants -- Moral concerns -- Evidence-based nursing research and vulnerable people: The essence of the qualitative approach -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- pt. 2 Making Sense of Research Methods -- 5.Qualitative Research Design / Anthony Welch -- Introduction -- What is qualitative research? -- Phenomenology -- Heuristics -- The humanbecoming school of thought -- Grounded theory -- Ethnography -- Critical social theory -- Feminism -- Action research -- Bricolage -- Summary --
Contents note continued: Preparing for the process of data collection -- Choosing a model(s) for data collection -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 10.Data Collection: Quantitative Research / Jamie Ranse -- Introduction -- Data collection methods -- Surveys -- Questionnaires -- Interviews -- Choosing an existing instrument or scale -- Data collection tools -- Using a hand-held device -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- pt. 3 Pathways to Evidence-based Practice -- 11.Qualitative Data Analysis / Lisa Whitehead -- Introduction -- The stages of qualitative analysis -- Theories and methods -- Thematic analysis -- Grounded theory -- Phenomenology -- Ethnography -- Analysing visual data -- Building trustworthiness in qualitative data analysis -- Computer software packages for qualitative analysis -- Data storage and management -- Coding -- Data searching and retrieval -- Developing and testing theory -- Summary --
Contents note continued: Read reviewers' comments from open-access published journals -- Read critical reviews posted on the internet -- Critique methods -- Use of critical appraisal tools to critique literature -- Critical appraisal of statistics -- Learning to critically appraise: Collating, describing and critiquing -- Collation and description of the literature -- Considering the application of evidence to practice -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 14.Undertaking a Systematic Review / Rhonda Griffiths -- Introduction -- The process of a systematic review -- Planning the review -- Developing the protocol -- Conducting the systematic review -- Data analysis -- Meta-analysis: The synthesis of quantitative data -- Meta-synthesis: The synthesis of qualitative data -- Where to publish the completed systematic review -- Joanna Briggs and the Cochrane Collaboration -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery --
Contents note continued: Task 1 Select the topic and research problem -- Task 2 Review and synthesise the literature -- Task 3 Identify a frame of reference and/or define terms -- Task 4 Develop aims, objectives, research questions and hypotheses -- Task 5 Choose appropriate methods to address the research questions or hypotheses -- Task 6 Define the significance and outcomes of the research -- Task 7 Consider feasibility and ethical issues -- Task 8 Finalise the research proposal plan -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- Appendix 2.1 Example of a Quantitative Research Proposal -- Appendix 2.2 Example of a Qualitative Research Proposal -- 3.Ethical and Legal Considerations in Research / Keri Chater -- History of ethics committees -- Roles of research councils and the conduct of health research -- The role of the human research ethics committee -- Ethical principles and research conduct -- Summary --
Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Getting Started in Research -- 1.The Importance of Research in Nursing and Midwifery / Anthony Welch -- Introduction -- The place of research in generating knowledge -- The importance of evidence-based nursing and midwifery practices -- Purposes of research -- Qualitative research---the concept -- Inductive and deductive reasoning in research -- Paradigms for nursing and midwifery research -- The role of theory in nursing and midwifery research -- What is the purpose of theory for research and evidence-based practice? -- The future use of nursing and midwifery theories and frameworks in research -- Developments in Australian nursing and midwifery research -- Looking ahead: Research and its application in nursing and midwifery care -- Summary -- Implications for evidence-based nursing and midwifery -- 2.Introducing the Research Process / Cecily Hengstberger-Sims -- Introduction -- Planning the research --
Summary This book shows students the principles of doing research and using systematic review for evidence-based practice. It addresses emerging issues of practice development using evidence-based practice as a guide
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Evidence-based nursing.
Midwifery -- Research -- Methodology.
Midwifery -- Research -- Textbooks.
Midwifery -- Research.
Nursing -- Research -- Textbooks.
Nursing -- Research -- Methodology.
Nursing -- Research.
Nursing Research -- methods.
Data Collection -- methods.
Data Collection.
Evidence-Based Practice.
Midwifery.
Qualitative Research.
Genre/Form Textbooks.
Author Sansnee Jirojwong, editor of compilation
Johnson, M. (Maree), editor of compilation
Welch, Anthony J., editor of compilation
LC no. 2012359614
ISBN 9780195568189 (paperback)
Other Titles Research methods in nursing and midwifery