"Learn to understand, critically appraise, and apply research studies to evidence-based nursing practice! Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is a leading textbook of nursing research for evidence-based practice (EBP), identified as a competency in the 2021 AACN Essentials and a key emphasis the Next-Generation NCLEXª Examination (NGN). This updated and enhanced 8th edition gives you even sharper insights into critical appraisal of published studies for evidence-based nursing practice. Known for its authoritative content, its time-tested systematic approach, and its unique Research Example format -- the new 8th edition of this bestselling textbook features updated content throughout, including current examples of high-quality studies, along with new Research/Evidence-Based Practice Tips boxes and enhanced use of tables, boxes, and illustrations for improved learning."--Publisher's description

Previous edition: St. Louis: Elsevier, 2019

Introduction to nursing research and its importance in building an evidence-based practice --Introduction to quantitative research -- Introduction to qualitative research -- Examining ethics in nursing research -- Examining research problems, purposes, and hypotheses -- Understanding and critically appraising the literature review -- Understanding theory and research frameworks -- Clarifying quantitative research designs -- Examining populations and samples in research -- Clarifying measurement and data collection in quantitative research -- Understanding statistics in research -- Critical appraisal of quantitative and qualitative research for nursing practice -- Building an evidence-based nursing practice -- Introduction to additional research methodologies in nursing: mixed methods and outcomes research.