by Kate Gerrish, Judith Lathlean

The substantially revised sixth edition of this book reflects significant developments in nursing research in recent years. It continues to look at both how to undertake research and evaluating and using research findings in clinical practice, in a way that is suitable for novice researchers as well as those with more experience. Divided into six sections, the chapters are ordered in a logical fashion that also allows the reader to dip in and out. The first two sections of the book provide a comprehensive background to research in nursing. The third section presents a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches, some well-established and others very current. The final three sections then take a look at collecting and making sense of the resulting data and, finally, putting the research findings into actual clinical practice.
• Summarises key points at the start of each chapter to guide you through
• Includes contributions from a wide range of experts in the field
• Accessible but doesn't shrink away from complex debates and technical issues New to this edition:
• Accompanying website (www.wiley.com/go/gerrish) which includes links to relevant articles and FAQs
• Significant changes to the content to ensure the reader is provided with the very latest information on research processes and methods
• Ten completely new chapters including Narrative Research, Mixed Methods and Using Research in Clinical Practice
• Highlighted 'Research Example' boxes including examples from a wide variety of research types

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