Table of Contents

Part 1: Overview of Nursing Research and its Role in Evidence-Based Practice Introduction to Nursing Research in an Evidence-Based Practice Environment Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Fundamentals Key Concepts and Steps in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Reading and Critiquing Research Reports Ethics in Research Part 2: Preliminary Steps in the Appraisal of Evidence Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses Literature Reviews: Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks Part 3: Designs for Nursing Research Quantitative Research Designs Qualitative Designs and Approaches Specific Types of Research Sampling Plans Part 4: Data Collection Data Collection Methods Measurement and Data Quality Part 5: Data Analysis and Interpretation Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data Rigor and Interpretation in Quantitative Research Analysis of Qualitative Data Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research Systematic Reviews: Meta-analysis and Metasynthesis Appendices A. The Relationships among Anxiety, Anger, and Blood Pressure in Children B. The Anniversary of Birth Trauma