Nursing Research-Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice - Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice 9th Edition  (English, Paperback, Polit Denise F)

Thoroughly updated and revised to emphasize the link between research and evidence-based practice, this Ninth Edition of a classic textbook presents state-of-the-art methods for conducting high-quality studies.

Salient Features

• New! Updated section pertaining to the mixed method of research  combining qualitative and quantitative research!
• All New! Research Tips: Throughout the book point out quick and key information to students
• New Chapters:  Two chapters on mixed methods research, which involves the blending of qualitative and quantitative data in a single inquiry. (Chapters 25 and 26)
• New: new guidelines for obtaining research funding from the National Institutes of Health.
• New: a revised model for developing and testing interventions (the 2008 Medical Research Council framework)
• New: Approaches to systematic reviews
• New: Advances in dealing with the problem of missing data
• New: Technological advances in data collection
• New and updated:  guidelines for reporting research in journals
• All Revised! Examples of Research: Called out throughout the book allowing students to apply concepts
• Strong coverage on qualitative research
• Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice with a nursing focus