Table of Contents

Introduction; J.McIntosh Using Research in Community Nursing; R.M.Bryar Evidence-Based Health Visiting: The Utilisation of Research for Effective Practice; S.Kendall Research Questions and Themes in District Nursing; L.Hockey Exploring District Nursing Skills through Research; J.McIntosh, J.Lugton, D.Moriarty & O.Carney Community Nursing Research in Mental Health; S.Reda Community Mental Health Nursing Research Past and Present; E.White Assessing Vulnerability in Families; J.V.Appleton Investigating the Needs and Provisions for Families Caring for Children with Life-Limiting Incurable Disorders; A.While Supporting Family Carers: A Facilitative Model for Community Nursing Practice; M.Nolan, G.Grant & J.Keady.

Promotional Information

'This very welcome and timely text for community nurses aims to focus on the development and conduct of research, and how research can be used effectively in nursing practice.' - Gill Hek, Primary Health Care Research and Development

About the Author

JEAN MCINTOSH RGN, BSc (Hons.Soc), PhD, FRCN is QNI Professor of Community Nursing Research at the Department of Nursing and Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University.

Reviews

'This very welcome and timely text for community nurses aims to focus on the development and conduct of research, and how research can be used effectively in nursing practice.' - Gill Hek, Primary Health Care Research and Development