Helen Aveyard, Nancy Preston, Morag Farquhar

How to Read and Critique Research (eBook, PDF)

A Guide for Nursing and Healthcare Students

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Reading, critiquing and using research is a key requirement of nursing and healthcare students to ensure evidence-based practice. This unique book will equip you with the skills you need to understand research and use it in your practice and academic assignments.

What will you learn?

• Understanding research papers: Learn to read, understand, and critically appraise research papers, a skill vital for your studies and clinical practice.
• Research methods: Explore common research designs through real-world examples, making complex concepts accessible and relevant.
• Critical appraisal tools: Discover tools to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research studies, enhancing your ability to discuss evidence confidently.

Why this book?

• Real-World Examples: Each chapter presents a research paper relevant to nursing practice, annotated to highlight key aspects and decisions.
• Expert Insights: Contributions from original researchers provide authentic perspectives and rationales.
• Accessible and Practical: Designed to make research approachable, with step-by-step guidance and contemporary examples.
• Fully updated in a second edition, featuring a new chapter on participatory action research and new glossary to demystify complex terminology.

Embark on your journey to mastering research in nursing and health care with confidence and clarity. This book is your companion in developing the critical skills needed to excel in your studies and beyond.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781036228651
• Artikelnr.: 75602828

Autorenporträt

Dr Helen Aveyard is a Principal Lecturer in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University. After completing her undergraduate nursing degree, combining clinical duties with study, Helen completed her MA in Medical Law and Ethics and PhD. On taking up academic role, Helen has published widely on nursing ethics and education in research methods. Helen is an experienced supervisor for PhD and professional doctorate students and is the author of ' Doing a literature review in health and social care' which is in its 4^th edition. Other co-authored texts include 'A postgraduate's guide to doing a literature review' and "A beginner's guide to evidence based practice' all published by Open University Press. Helen has written previous courses for Epigeum in 2010 and 2017

Inhaltsangabe

Getting Started With Reading Research
A Survey Paper
A Generic Qualitative Research Paper
A Grounded Theory Paper
A Phenomenology Paper
A Randomised Controlled Trial Paper
A Case-Control Study Paper
A Mixed Methods Study Paper
An Integrative Review Paper
A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis Paper
In Summary

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Getting Started with Reading Research
A Survey Paper
A Generic Qualitative Research Paper
A Grounded Theory Paper
A Phenomenology Paper
A Randomised Controlled Trial Paper
A Case-Control Study Paper
A Participatory Action Research Paper
A Mixed Methods Study Paper
An Integrative Literature Review Paper
A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Paper
In Summary

Rezensionen

This is an ideal text for undergraduate nursing and paramedic students reading and learning to appraise research. This is pitched at the right level and students will find this extremely helpful as they develop these appraisal skills. Dr Audrey Cund 20221115