LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada 5th Edition

"Learn how to better understand and apply research to your everyday practice with LoBiondo-Wood and Haber's Nursing Research in Canada: Methods, Critical Appraisal, and Utilization, 5th Edition. Written by an all-star team of educators and research experts from Canada and the US, this thoroughly updated text is the perfect resource to help ground you in the processes behind nursing research and evidence-informed practice. This edition features new research examples that reflect the most current Canadian studies, fresh vignettes, easy-to-use navigation tools, enhanced readability, and well-balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methods." Cover IFC Title Copyright Contents Author Biographies Contributors Reviewers Acknowledgements Preface To the Student Part One - Research Overview REFERENCES Chapter 1 - The Role of Research in Nursing LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE RESEARCH: THE ELEMENT THAT LINKS THEORY, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE ROLES OF THE NURSE IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE1 CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS Developing Programs of Research Interventions and Outcomes An International Perspective Research Priorities Reflecting Trends and Issues CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 2 - Theoretical Frameworks LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES THE NATURE OF KNOWLEDGE PHILOSOPHIES OF RESEARCH RESEARCH METHOD\S: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE INTRODUCTION TO FRAMEWORKS FOR RESEARCH CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES KEY POINTS CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 3 - Critical Appraisal Strategies: Reading Research LEARNING OUTCOMES Study Resources CRITICAL APPRAISAL SKILLS STRATEGIES FOR READING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH STUDIES Preliminary Reading Comprehensive Reading Analytical Reading Synthesis of Understanding EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH RESEARCH ARTICLES: FORMAT AND STYLE Abstract Introduction Definition of the Purpose Literature Review and Theoretical Framework Hypothesis or Research Question Research Design Sampling Reliability and Validity Procedures and Data Collection Methods Data Analysis/Results Discussion Recommendations and Implications References Communicating Results SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS: META-ANALYSES, INTEGRATIVE REVIEWS, SCOPING REVIEWS, AND META-SYNTHESES CLINICAL GUIDELINES CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 4 - Developing Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions STUDY RESOURCES LEARNING OUTCOMES DEVELOPING AND REFINING A CLINICAL QUESTION DEVELOPING AND REFINING A RESEARCH QUESTION Defining the Research Question Beginning the Literature Review Examining Significance Determining Feasibility THE FULLY DEVELOPED RESEARCH QUESTION Variables Population Testability STUDY PURPOSE, AIMS, OR OBJECTIVES DEVELOPING THE RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS Characteristics Relationship Statement Testability Theory Base Wording the Hypothesis Statistical Versus Research Hypotheses Directional Versus Nondirectional Hypotheses RELATIONSHIP AMONG THE HYPOTHESIS, THE RESEARCH QUESTION, AND THE RESEARCH DESIGN CRITIQUING THE RESEARCH QUESTION CRITIQUING THE HYPOTHESES CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 5 - Finding and Appraising the Literature LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE The Literature Review: Evidence-Informed Project The Literature Review: Research Study Differences and Similarities in Literature Reviews for Evidence-Informed Projects and Research Studies SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE Step 1: Determine the Topic and Generate Keywords Step 2: Choosing Online, Academic Databases Other Types of Search Engines and Databases Prioritizing the Search for Evidence Step 3: Conduct your Search Step 4: Refine Search Results Step 5: Select Literature Step 6: Critically Read, Summarize, and Synthesize Step 7: Formatting the Literature Review CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 6 - Legal and Ethical Issues LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES NURSES ARE IN AN IDEAL POSITION ETHICAL AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RESEARCH: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Past Ethical Dilemmas in Research The Evolution of Ethics in Nursing Research Current and Future Ethical Dilemmas in Research PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS Procedures for Protecting Basic Human Rights Informed Consent Research Ethics Boards Protecting the Basic Human Rights of Vulnerable Groups SCIENTIFIC FRAUD AND MISCONDUCT Fraud Misconduct Unauthorized Research Product Testing LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN GAMETES, EMBRYOS, OR FETUSES CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Part two - Indigenous Peoples: Research, Knowledges, and Ways of Knowing Research Vignette What is your background? How did you become interested in nursing? What are the most important things nursing students need to know about Indigenous knowledge and research with Indigenous p ... What does research look like for you? What are your thoughts on the evidence-informed practice movement? What are the opportunities and challenges faced by Indigenous scholars? What are the three most important topics for us to cover in this chapter? References Chapter 7 - Indigenous Peoples: Research, Knowledges, and Ways of Knowing LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES THE VERY ACTIVITY OF WRITING THIS chapter HISTORY AND CONTEXT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES1 Definitions and Identities Indigenous History in Canada and Colonization Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation IMPLICATIONS FOR RECONCILIATION AND RESEARCH Education INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH Indigenous Research Paradigms and Methodologies ETHICS AND PRINCIPLES OF INDIGENOUS RESEARCH Principles and Guidelines From Indigenous Communities Principles & Guidelines from Canadian Government Institutions Research Processes SUMMARY CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Part three - Qualitative Research Research Vignette References Chapter 8 - Introduction to Qualitative Research LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES Fundamental to nursing is WHAT IS QUALITATIVE RESEARCH? GENERAL STEPS IN CONDUCTING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Review of the Literature Study Design Sample Setting: Recruitment and Data Collection Data Collection Data Analysis EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE UNIQUE FEATURES OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Emergent Nature of the Design Researcher–Participant Interaction Researcher as Instrument Triangulation MIXED METHODS SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS OF QUALITATIVE EVIDENCE: METASYNTHESIS CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR Further Study REFERENCES Chapter 9 - Qualitative Approaches to Research LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES Qualitative research QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Phenomenology as Research Identifying the Phenomenon Structuring the Study RESEARCH QUESTION RESEARCHER’S PERSPECTIVE SAMPLE SELECTION Data Gathering Data Analysis Describing the Findings Grounded Theory Method Identifying the Phenomenon Structuring the Study RESEARCH QUESTION RESEARCHER’S PERSPECTIVE SAMPLE SELECTION Data Gathering Data Analysis Describing the Findings Ethnography Identifying the Phenomenon Structuring the Study RESEARCH QUESTION RESEARCHER’S PERSPECTIVE SAMPLE SELECTION Data Gathering Data Analysis Describing the Findings Action Research Identifying the Phenomenon Structuring the Study RESEARCH QUESTION RESEARCHER’S PERSPECTIVE SAMPLE SELECTION Data Gathering Data Analysis Describing the Findings Generic Qualitative Research Narrative Analysis CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CLINICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Part four - Quantitative Research Research Vignette My research contributes to the field of VAWG Implications for Nursing Practice What are my areas of future focus? REFERENCES Chapter 10 - Introduction to Quantitative Research LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH DESIGN OBJECTIVITY IN THE CONCEPTUALIZATION OF THE PROBLEM ACCURACY FEASIBILITY CONTROL Homogeneous Sampling Constancy in Data Collection Manipulation of the Independent Variable Randomization QUANTITATIVE CONTROL AND FLEXIBILITY INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VALIDITY Internal Validity History Threats Maturation Effects Testing Effects Instrumentation Threats Mortality/Attrition Selection Bias External Validity Selection Effects Reactive Effects Measurement Effects CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY References Chapter 11 - Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES TRUE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Randomization Control Manipulation Types of Experimental Designs Field and Laboratory Experiments Advantages and Disadvantages of the Experimental Design QUASIEXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS Types of Quasiexperimental Designs Advantages and Disadvantages of Quasiexperimental Designs PRE-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS EVALUATION RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 12 - Nonexperimental Designs LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES SURVEY STUDIES RELATIONSHIP/DIFFERENCE STUDIES Correlational Studies Developmental Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Longitudinal or Prospective Studies Retrospective or Ex Post Facto Studies PREDICTION AND CAUSALITY IN NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ADDITIONAL TYPES OF QUANTITATIVE STUDIES Methodological Research Systematic Review Meta-Analysis The Cochrane Collaboration Integrative Review Secondary Analysis Epidemiological Studies TOOLS FOR EVALUATING INDIVIDUAL STUDIES CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES Evaluating Clinical Practice Guidelines CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Part five - Processes Related to Research RESEARCH VIGNETTE In Summary REFERENCES Chapter 13 - Sampling LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES SAMPLING CONCEPTS Population Samples and Sampling SAMPLING STRATEGIES USED IN QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH Nonprobability Sampling Convenience Sampling Quota Sampling Probability Sampling Simple Random Sampling Stratified Random Sampling Multistage Sampling (Cluster Sampling) Systematic Sampling Special Sampling Strategies SAMPLING STRATEGIES USED IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Convenience Sampling Network Sampling Purposive Sampling Theoretical Sampling SAMPLE SIZE: QUANTITATIVE SAMPLE SIZE: QUALITATIVE SAMPLING PROCEDURES CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 14 - Data-Collection Methods LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTION MEASURING VARIABLES OF INTEREST TYPES OF DATA-COLLECTION METHODS Physiological or Biological Measurements Observational Methods Interviews, Surveys, and Questionnaires Records or Available Data ONLINE AND COMPUTERIZED METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INSTRUMENTS QUALITATIVE DATA COLLECTION Focus Groups Photovoice CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Chapter 15 - Rigour in Research LEARNING OUTCOMES Study Resources RELIABILITY Interpretation of the Reliability Coefficient Stability Test-Retest Reliability Parallel- or Alternate-Form Reliability Homogeneity, or Internal Consistency Item-to-Total Correlation Split-Half Reliability Kuder-Richardson Coefficient Cronbach’s Alpha Equivalence Interrater Reliability Parallel- or Alternate-Form Reliability VALIDITY Content Validity Criterion-Related Validity Construct Validity Hypothesis-Testing Approach Convergent and Divergent Approaches Contrasted-Groups Approach Factor-Analytical Approach RIGOUR IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Credibility Auditability and Fittingness Authenticity CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR Further Study REFERENCES Chapter 16 - Qualitative Data Analysis LEARNING OUTCOMES Study Resources DATA MANAGEMENT Audio Recording Interviews Electronic Data Management and Software Data Repositories and Sharing Data OVERVIEW OF DATA ANALYSIS Data Reduction Coding Rigour in Data Reduction and Abstraction Data Display Conclusion Drawing and Verification SPECIFIC ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES TRUSTWORTHINESS CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS For Further Study REFERENCES Chapter 17 - Quantitative Data Analysis LEARNING OUTCOMES Study Resources DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS Levels of Measurement Frequency Distribution Measures of Central Tendency MODE MEDIAN MEAN Normal Distribution SKEWNESS Interpreting Measures of Variability RANGE SEMIQUARTILE RANGE PERCENTILE STANDARD DEVIATION INFERENTIAL STATISTICS Hypothesis Testing Probability Type I and Type II Errors Level of Significance Practical and Statistical Significance Tests of Statistical Significance Tests of Differences PARAMETRIC TESTS POST HOC ANALYSIS NONPARAMETRIC TESTS Tests of Relationships The Use of Confidence Intervals CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL Judgement Questions KEY POINTS FOR Further Study REFERENCES Chapter 18 - Presenting the Findings LEARNING OUTCOMES Study Resources FINDINGS Presenting Quantitative Results Discussion of the Results Presenting Qualitative Results CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES Critical Judgement Questions KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES Part six - Critiquing Research RESEARCH VIGNETTE REFERENCES Chapter 19 - Critiquing Qualitative Research LEARNING OUTCOMES Study Resources STYLISTIC CONSIDERATIONS APPLICATION OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FINDINGS IN PRACTICE CRITIQUING A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY CRITIQUE 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRITIQUE 1 Authors Title Abstract Background Purpose Method Sampling Ethical Considerations Data Collection Data Analysis Findings Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations CRITIQUING A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY CRITIQUE 2 INTRODUCTION TO CRITIQUE 2 Authors Title Abstract Background Purpose Method Sampling Ethics Data Generation and Analysis Findings Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY References References REFERENCES Chapter 20 - Critiquing Quantitative Research LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES STYLISTIC CONSIDERATIONS CRITIQUING A QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY CRITIQUE 1 “The Impact of Pain Invisibility on Patient-Centered Care and Empathetic Attitude in Chronic Pain Management” INTRODUCTION TO CRITIQUE 1 Title Abstract Problem and Purpose Review of the Literature and Definitions Development of a Conceptual Framework Hypotheses and Research Question Sample Research Design Internal Validity External Validity Legal/Ethical Issues Instruments Reliability and Validity Analysis of the Data and Findings Discussion Implications and Recommendations Study Limitation CRITIQUING A QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH STUDY CRITIQUE 2 INTRODUCTION TO CRITIQUE 2 Title Abstract Problem and Purpose Review of the Literature and Definitions Theoretical Framework Hypotheses and Research Question Sample Research Design Internal Validity External Validity Legal/Ethical Issues Instruments Reliability and Validity Results Discussion Limitations and Conclusion CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES REFERENCES REFERENCES Part seven - Application of Research: Evidence-Informed Practice RESEARCH VIGNETTE References Chapter 21 - Developing an Evidence-Informed Practice LEARNING OUTCOMES STUDY RESOURCES OVERVIEW OF EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE Use of Evidence in Practice Models of Evidence-Informed Practice The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care The Ottawa Model of Research Use Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) STEPS OF EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE Selection of a Topic Forming a Team Evidence Retrieval Schemas for Grading the Evidence Critique of Evidence-Informed Practice Guidelines Critique of Evidence Synthesis of the Research Setting Forth Evidence-Informed Practice Recommendations Decision to Change Practice Development of Evidence-Informed Practice Implementing the Practice Change Nature of the Innovation/Evidence-Informed Practice Methods of Communication Users of the Evidence-Informed Practice Social System Evaluation TRANSLATION SCIENCE FUTURE DIRECTIONS CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGES CRITICAL JUDGEMENT QUESTIONS KEY POINTS FOR FURTHER STUDY REFERENCES . - 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RESEARCH VIGNETTE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND References Appendix A - The Rocks and Hard Places of MAiD:A Qualitative Study of Nursing Practice in the Context of Legislated Ass ... Background Implications of a Legislated Approach to MAiD The Nursing Role in MAiD Methods Participants Data Collection and Analysis Results Systems: Influential Leaders Setting the Tone Teamwork: Two’s a Team Processes: Patient-Centered Aspirations in a Complex System Discussion Delegation: Supports As a Reflection of Sociocultural Context Precision: Practice Supports in a Legislated Context Obligation: Accessibility and Participation Clinical Implications Conclusion References Appendix B - Lanolin for the Treatment of Nipple Pain in Breastfeeding Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial Key messages Introduction Participants Sample Size Methods Intervention Outcome Measures Nipple Pain Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Maternal Satisfaction Data Analysis Results Sample Characteristics Clinical Outcomes Nipple Pain Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Maternal Satisfaction Discussion Conclusion References Appendix C - Mâmawoh Kamâtowin, “Coming together to help each other in wellness”: Honouring Indigenous Nursing Knowledge Authors Introduction Relationality Locating Myself in the Context of the Research Inquiry Research Framework Data Gathering Data Analysis Results Ontological Beginnings and Epistemological Openings Discussion Limitations Conclusion References Appendix D - How Does Simulation Impact Building Competency and Confidence in Recognition and Response to the Adult and ... Key Points Literature Review Knowledge and Skills Performance Theoretical Framework Sample Method Deteriorating Patient: High-Fidelity Scenario Approach Deteriorating Patient: Virtual Case Scenario Approach Measures Data Analysis Results Implications Strengths and Limitations Discussion Conclusions Acknowledgment References Appendix E - Prenatal Maternal Anxiety as a Risk Factor for Preterm Birth and the Effects of Heterogeneity on This Relatio ... Introduction Methods Definitions Search Strategy Types of Studies and Outcomes Study Selection Data Extraction Critical Appraisal Potential Sources of Heterogeneity of Primary Interest Statistical Methods Data Preparation Risk of Bias due to Confounding: Assessment and Management Meta-Analysis Results Critical Appraisal of Studies Data Management Meta-Analysis Discussion Summary Comparisons with Other SRMA Strengths and Limitations of Our Meta-Analysis Heterogeneity in Meta-Analyses Issues in Statistical Methodology Limitations Ethnicity Exposure Other Sources of Bias Future Directions Conclusions References Glossary REFERENCE Answers and Rationales to the Critical Judgement Questions Chapter 1 The Role of Research in Nursing Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework Chapter 3 Critical Appraisal Strategies: Reading Research Chapter 4 Developing Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions Chapter 5 Finding and Appraising the Literature Chapter 6 Legal and Ethical Issues Chapter 7 Indigenous Peoples: Research, Knowledges, and Ways of Knowing Chapter 8 Introduction to Qualitative Research Chapter 9 Qualitative Approaches to Research Chapter 10 Introduction to Quantitative Research Chapter 11 Experimental and Quasiexperimental Designs Chapter 12 Nonexperimental Designs Chapter 13 Sampling Chapter 14 Data-Collection Methods Chapter 15 Rigour in Research Chapter 16 Qualitative Data Analysis Chapter 17 Quantitative Data Analysis Chapter 18 Presenting the Findings Chapter 19 Critiquing Qualitative Research Articles Chapter 20 Critiquing Quantitative Research Chapter 21 Developing an Evidence-Informed Practice Index Binder-ready Edition: This Loose-leaf Copy Of The Full Text Is A Convenient, Accessible, And Customizable Alternative To The Bound Book. 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