Introducing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses

Looks at research in the context of a nursing student to help you learn how to use research skills during your study and future career. 

• Research is illustrated through examples of activities familiar to students from their daily lives, which help build confidence in undertaking research and evidence-based practice
• Each chapter guides the reader to uncover the ‘mysteries’ of research
• Demonstrates how research in nursing and healthcare is a practical activity, orientated directly to patient care

Research can seem difficult to get to grips with. However, at the heart of this book is the view that research is essentially a simple activity, the principles of which can be readily understood by students new to the subject. Research is illustrated through examples of activities familiar to students from their daily lives, which help build confidence in undertaking research and evidence-based practice.

This book is designed for all students of nursing and healthcare who for the first time find themselves studying research. Each chapter guides the reader to uncover the ‘mysteries’ of research. The book exposes each aspect in turn, while demonstrating how research in nursing and healthcare is a practical activity, orientated directly to patient care.

About the author

Jeremy Jolley is a senior lecturer at the University of Hull. He has taught research for many years and to nursing students at all academic levels.

'This is a sound introductory research text that through its approach should appeal to nurse students and help them relate research to their practice.'
Ted Hewitt, University of York

'The text presents some fairly complex ideas with an approach which is enjoyable, accessible and non threatening'
Neil Jones, University of Central Lancashire