Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based Practice introduces nursing and midwifery students to the basic principles of research methods. This second edition begins with an introduction to the importance of research and how it relates to evidence-based practice. Students are then introduced to qualitative, quantitative and mixed research design methods, sampling techniques, data collection methods and analysis procedures.
This user-friendly text is rich with learning support for nursing and midwifery students, including easy-to-read flowcharts, practical examples and tips, practice exercises and additional resources to expand their knowledge of the research process and methodology.Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery helps students to think critically, develop problem-solving skills and learn to apply research to the practical aspects of nursing.
PART 1: GETTING STARTED IN RESEARCHChapter
1. The Importance of Research
in Nursing and Midwifery Sansnee Jirojwong and Anthony WelchThe place of
research in generating knowledge The importance of evidence-based nursing and
midwifery practices The purposes of research Inductive and deductive
reasoning in researchParadigms for nursing and midwifery research The role of
theory in nursing and midwifery research What is the purpose of theory for
research and evidence-based practice? The future use of nursing and midwifery
theories and frameworks in research Developments in Australian nursing and
midwifery research Looking ahead: Research and its application in nursing
and midwifery care SummaryChapter
2. Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and
MidwivesMaree Johnson and Ritin Fernandez Skills required for evidence-based
practiceWhy evidence-based practice?Do nurses participate in evidence-based
practice?Working together works well in EBPWhere do you find the
evidence?Barriers to EBPDeveloping an evidence-based professionChapter
3.
Introducing the Research ProcessMaree Johnson and Cecily
Hengstberger-Sims Planning the ResearchStep 1: Select the topic and the
research questionStep 2: Review and synthesise the literatureStep 3: Identify
a frame of reference and/or define the termsStep 4: Develop aims, objectives,
research questions and hypothesesStep 5: Choose appropriate methods to
address the research questions or hypothesesStep 6: Defining the significance
and outcomes of the researchStep 7: Consider the feasibility and ethical
issuesStep 8: Finalise the research proposal planAppendix 3.1 Example of a
Quantitative Research ProposalAppendix 3.2 Example of a Qualitative Research
ProposalChapter
4. Ethical and Legal Considerations in Research Keri
ChaterHistory of ethics committees Roles of research councils and the conduct
of health research Ethical principles and research conductData management
throughout the research study and beyondVulnerable groups and power
relationships between researcher and participantAppendix 4.1: Example of a
Plain Language Statement and Consent Form PART 2: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
METHODSChapter
5. Sampling in Qualitative ResearchAnthony WelchWhat is
sampling?Sampling methods in qualitative researchBias in samplingChapter
6.
Qualitative Research DesignAnthony WelchWhat is qualitative research?The
types of qualitative researchChapter
7. Data Collection: Qualitative
ResearchAnthony Welch and Sansnee JirojwongPreparing for the process of data
collectionChoosing a mode(s) for data collectionTriangulation in data
collectionRigour and trustworthinessChapter
8. Qualitative Data AnalysisLisa
WhiteheadThe stages of qualitative analysisTheories and methodsAnalysing
visual dataBuilding trustworthiness in qualitative data analysisComputer
software packages for qualitative analysisCodingData searching and
retrievalDeveloping and testing theoryAppendix 8.1 Example of data
analysisPART 3: QUANTITATIVE AND MIXED METHODS RESEARCHChapter
9. Sampling in
Quantitative ResearchMaree Johnson and Sungwon ChangPopulations and
samplesProbability sampling and non-probability samplingDifferent sampling
approaches in quantitative studiesBias in sampling Sample sizeAppendix 9.1: A
Random Numbers Table
Chapter
10. Quantitative Research DesignSansnee
Jirojwong and Karen Pepper What is quantitative research design?Quantitative
research and causalityChoosing a quantitative research designTypes of
quantitative research designsAppendix 10.1 CONSORT 2010 checklist of
information to include when reporting a randomised trialChapter
11. Data
Collection: Quantitative Research Jan Taylor and Jamie RanseData collection
methods Surveys Interviews Observation Choosing an existing instrument or
scale
Chapter
12. Quantitative Data Analysis Petra Buettner, Reinhold Muller
and Monika Buhrer-SkinnerWhy statistics? Descriptive versus comparative
statistics Descriptive statistics Inferential statistics Use of computer
programs for data analysis Appendix 12.1: Read and understand statistics in a
published articleAppendix 12.2: Analyse a small data set using GraphPads
QuickCalcs onlineChapter
13. Mixed Methods Research Janice LewisWhy conduct
mixed methods research? Differences between quantitative and qualitative
research methods Views of mixed methods research Incompatibility thesis
Pragmatism and mixed methods Status of quantitative and qualitative elements
Mixed methods as a continuum Mixed methods design Sampling techniques for
mixed methods studies Analysis of mixed methods data Issues of validity in
mixed methods research The future of mixed methods research PART 4: PATHWAYS
TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICEChapter
14. Critical Review of ResearchJane Warland
and Phil MaudeSelection and effective reading of the literatureCritical
appraisal and consideration of the level of available evidenceBecoming
familiar with the process of critical reviewRead reviewers comments from
open-access published journalsRead critical reviews posted on the
internetCritique methodsChapter
15. Undertaking a Systematic Review Ritin
Fernandez, Maree Johnson and Rhonda GriffithsIntroduction The process of a
systematic review Planning the review Developing the protocol Conducting
the systematic review Data analysis Meta-analysis: The synthesis of
quantitative data Meta-synthesis: The synthesis of qualitative data New
approaches: Overview of Reviews (umbrella reviews)Where to publish the
completed systematic review Appendix 15.1: JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist
for Experimental Studies Appendix 15.2: Data Extraction Form (Quantitative
Data)
Chapter
16. Disseminating Research Penny Paliadelis, Glenda Parmenter
and Jackie LeaAvenues for research dissemination and how to target the right
one Conference papers and posters Preparing manuscripts for scholarly
journals Books and book chapters Policies, guidelines and reports Media
releases Barriers to publishing and strategies for overcoming them
Strategies for overcoming cultural barriers Strategies for overcoming
knowledge barriers Strategies for addressing a lack of time and resources
Strategies for overcoming personal barriers Appendix 16.1: Key
elements/guidelines for developing an effective conference poster to
disseminate research
Sansnee Jirojwong has previously taught nursing and midwifery students at Australian universities including the University of Western Sydney and currently assists junior researchers with projects in her native Thailand.
Maree Johnson is the Director of the Centre for Applied Nursing Research, University of Western Sydney and the South Western Sydney Local Health District.
Anthony Welch is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Central Queensland University.
