Using and Conducting Nursing Research in the Clinical Settings

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This is the new edition of a highly regarded text on using nursing research to improve patient care. It examines how to apply research to solving clinical problems, evaluating practice, and how to conduct a successful research study.Using and Conducting Nursing Research in the Clinical Setting is the only available title to provide an introduction to research utilization and help nurses develop a clinical research program. Written by prestigious experts in the field, this book is organised into three sections : using research to evaluate and conducting research. Helps readers apply and conduct research in a broad range of settings, including hospitals, clinics, homes, and physician offices. Offers step-by-step guidance on conducting a research study, as well as strategies for gaining access to a clinical setting, acquiring funding, collaborating, writing the research report, and disseminating results.