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Study Guide for Understanding Nursing Research E-Book
Susan K. Grove | Jennifer R. Gray | Christy Bomer-Norton
(2018)
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Abstract
Designed to reinforce your understanding through hands-on work with high-quality published studies, the Study Guide for Understanding Nursing Research, 7th Edition, provides both time-tested and innovative exercises for each chapter in the Grove & Gray textbook. This new edition includes an expanded focus on evidence-based practice, with each chapter featuring Terms and Definitions, Linking Ideas, Web-Based Activities, and Conducting Critical Appraisals to Build an Evidence-Based Practice. The Study Guide is built around three high-quality published research studies located in the appendices and referenced throughout the book. These full-text articles, selected for particular relevance to you, will help you better understand the research and evidence-based practice processes and help you learn to appraise and apply research findings to clinical settings.
- Time-tested and innovative exercises include brief Introductions, Key Terms exercises, Key Ideas exercises, Making Connections exercises, Exercises in Critical Appraisal, and Going Beyond exercises to promote in-depth learning for a variety of learning styles.
- Answer key allows you to check your understanding and learn from your mistakes (formative assessment).
- Quick-reference printed tabs have been added to differentiate the answer key and each of the book's three published studies appendices (four tabs total) for improved navigation and usability.
- Learning activities for each textbook chapter reinforce key concepts and guide you in application to evidence-based clinical practice.
- NEW! Increased emphasis on evidence-based practice corresponding to the EBP emphasis in the text to help you see the value of understanding the research process and apply it to evidence-based nursing practice.
- NEW! Hands-on practice with three current, high-quality published studies to help you better understand the research and evidence-based practice processes and help you learn to appraise and apply research findings to clinical settings.
- NEW! Enhanced key terms activities compensate for the deletion of the key terms lists from the textbook that are now addressed in Study Guide activities.
- NEW! New Appraisal Guidelines help you to critically appraise research articles.
- NEW! Updated full-text articles ensure that the examples provided reflect the most current, high-quality studies that are meaningful.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Inside Front Cover | ES2 | ||
| Study Guide for Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice | i | ||
| Copyright | ii | ||
| Dedication | iii | ||
| Reviewers | iv | ||
| Preface | v | ||
| How to get the most out of this study guide | v | ||
| Exercise 1: Terms and Definitions | vi | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking Ideas | vi | ||
| Exercise 3: Web-Based Information and Resources | vi | ||
| Exercise 4: Conducting Critical Appraisals to Build an Evidence-Based Practice | vi | ||
| Answer Key | vi | ||
| Published Studies | vi | ||
| Contents | vii | ||
| Chapter 1: Introduction to Nursing Research and Its Importance in Building an Evidence-Based Practice | 1 | ||
| Introduction | 1 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 1 | ||
| Acquiring Knowledge and Research Methods | 1 | ||
| Terms | 1 | ||
| Definitions | 1 | ||
| Evidence-Based Practice Terms | 2 | ||
| Terms | 2 | ||
| Definitions | 2 | ||
| Synthesizing Research Evidence | 3 | ||
| Terms | 3 | ||
| Definitions | 3 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 3 | ||
| How Research Influences Practice | 3 | ||
| Historical Events Influencing Nursing Research | 4 | ||
| Acquiring Knowledge in Nursing | 5 | ||
| Linking Research Methods to Types of Research | 6 | ||
| Research Methods | 6 | ||
| Types of Research | 6 | ||
| Nurses' Roles in Research | 7 | ||
| Nurses' Educational Preparation | 7 | ||
| Research Activities | 7 | ||
| Determining the Strength of Levels of Research Evidence | 7 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 8 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 8 | ||
| Research Methods | 8 | ||
| Articles | 8 | ||
| Researchers' Credentials | 9 | ||
| Study Titles and Abstracts | 10 | ||
| Chapter 2: Introduction to Quantitative Research | 11 | ||
| Introduction | 11 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 11 | ||
| Terms | 11 | ||
| Definitions | 11 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 12 | ||
| Control in Quantitative Research | 12 | ||
| Steps of the Research Process | 13 | ||
| Reading Research Reports | 14 | ||
| Types of Quantitative Research | 15 | ||
| Type of Quantitative Research | 15 | ||
| Examples of Study Titles | 15 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 16 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 17 | ||
| Type of Quantitative and/or Qualitative Research | 17 | ||
| Type of Research | 17 | ||
| Study | 17 | ||
| Type of Setting | 17 | ||
| Type of Research Conducted (Applied or Basic) | 18 | ||
| Type of Nursing Research | 18 | ||
| Study | 18 | ||
| Chapter 3: Introduction to Qualitative Research | 19 | ||
| Introduction | 19 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 19 | ||
| Definitions Related to Qualitative Research | 19 | ||
| Terms | 19 | ||
| Definitions | 19 | ||
| Definitions Related to Ethnography | 20 | ||
| Terms | 20 | ||
| Definitions | 20 | ||
| Definitions in Your Own Words | 20 | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking Ideas | 21 | ||
| People and Their Contributions to Qualitative Research | 21 | ||
| Description | 21 | ||
| Names | 21 | ||
| Qualitative Research Methodology | 21 | ||
| Approaches to Qualitative Research | 22 | ||
| Qualitative Approach | 22 | ||
| Characteristics | 22 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 22 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 24 | ||
| Chapter 4: Examining Ethics in Nursing Research | 27 | ||
| Introduction | 27 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 27 | ||
| Terms | 27 | ||
| Definitions | 27 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 28 | ||
| Historical Events, Ethical Codes, and Regulations | 30 | ||
| Unethical Study | 30 | ||
| Description | 30 | ||
| Ethical Principles | 30 | ||
| Ethical Principle | 30 | ||
| Example | 31 | ||
| Federal Regulations Influencing the Conduct of Research | 31 | ||
| Federal Regulation | 31 | ||
| Content or Definition | 31 | ||
| Ethics of Published Studies | 31 | ||
| Ethical Term | 31 | ||
| Examples of Ethical Content From Published Studies | 32 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 32 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 33 | ||
| Chapter 5: Examining Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses | 35 | ||
| Introduction | 35 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 35 | ||
| Terms | 35 | ||
| Definitions | 35 | ||
| Types of Hypotheses | 36 | ||
| Type of Hypothesis | 36 | ||
| Definitions | 36 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 36 | ||
| Research Problem and Purpose | 36 | ||
| Understanding Hypotheses | 37 | ||
| Terms | 37 | ||
| Hypotheses | 37 | ||
| Identifying Types of Study Variables | 38 | ||
| Type of Variable | 38 | ||
| Example Variables | 38 | ||
| Understanding Study Variables | 39 | ||
| Terms | 39 | ||
| Examples | 39 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 39 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 40 | ||
| Problem and Purpose | 40 | ||
| Hallas, Koslap-Petraco, and Fletcher (2017) Study | 40 | ||
| Erikson and Davies (2017) Study | 41 | ||
| Wendler, Smith, Ellenburg, Gill, Anderson, and Spiegel-Thayer (2017) Study | 43 | ||
| Objectives, Questions, and Hypotheses | 44 | ||
| Hallas et al. (2017) Study | 44 | ||
| Erikson and Davies (2017) Study | 45 | ||
| Wendler et al. (2017) Study | 45 | ||
| Study Variables or Concepts | 46 | ||
| Hallas et al. (2017) Study | 46 | ||
| Wendler et al. (2017) Study | 47 | ||
| Chapter 6: Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review | 49 | ||
| Introduction | 49 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 49 | ||
| Definitions | 49 | ||
| Terms | 49 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 50 | ||
| Examples of Main Ideas From the Chapter | 50 | ||
| Theoretical and Empirical Sources | 51 | ||
| Primary and Secondary Sources | 51 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 52 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 53 | ||
| Chapter 7: Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks | 57 | ||
| Introduction | 57 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 57 | ||
| Terms | 57 | ||
| Definitions | 57 | ||
| Types of Theories | 58 | ||
| Terms | 58 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 58 | ||
| Key Theoretical Ideas | 58 | ||
| Levels of Abstraction | 59 | ||
| Elements of Theory | 59 | ||
| Examples of Frameworks | 60 | ||
| Theorist(s) | 60 | ||
| Middle Range Theory | 60 | ||
| Example of Grand Nursing Theory Used in a Study | 61 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 61 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 62 | ||
| Hallas, Koslap-Petraco, and Fletcher (2017) | 62 | ||
| Wendler, Smith, Ellenburg, Gill, Anderson, and Spiegel-Thayer (2017) | 62 | ||
| Chapter 8: Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs | 64 | ||
| Introduction | 64 | ||
| Exercise 1: Terms and definitions | 64 | ||
| Understanding Common Design Terms | 64 | ||
| Terms | 64 | ||
| Definitions | 64 | ||
| Design Validity Terms | 65 | ||
| Terms | 65 | ||
| Definitions | 65 | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking ideas | 66 | ||
| Determining Types of Design Validity in Studies | 67 | ||
| Types of Design Validity | 67 | ||
| Study Examples | 67 | ||
| Identifying a Design Model | 68 | ||
| Control and Designs for Nursing Studies | 68 | ||
| Choices | 68 | ||
| Exercise 3: Web-based information and resources | 70 | ||
| Exercise 4: Conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 71 | ||
| Hallas, Koslap-Petraco, and Fletcher (2017) Study | 71 | ||
| Wendler, Smith, Ellenburg, Gill, Anderson, and Spiegel-Thayer (2017) Study | 72 | ||
| Chapter 9: Examining Populations and Samples in Research | 74 | ||
| Introduction | 74 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 74 | ||
| Terms | 74 | ||
| Definitions | 74 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 75 | ||
| Sampling Methods for Quantitative and Qualitative Studies | 77 | ||
| Sampling Method | 77 | ||
| Examples | 77 | ||
| Determining Sample Size for Quantitative and Qualitative Studies | 78 | ||
| Type of Research | 78 | ||
| Criteria | 78 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 79 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 79 | ||
| Hallas, Koslap-Petraco, and Fletcher (2017) Study | 79 | ||
| Erikson and Davies (2017) Study | 81 | ||
| Wendler, Smith, Ellenburg, Gill, Anderson, and Spiegel-Thayer (2017) Study | 82 | ||
| Chapter 10: Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research | 84 | ||
| Introduction | 84 | ||
| Exercise 1: Terms and definitions | 84 | ||
| Measurement Concepts and Methods | 84 | ||
| Terms | 84 | ||
| Definitions | 84 | ||
| Reliability, Validity, Accuracy, and Precision in Measurement | 85 | ||
| Terms | 85 | ||
| Definitions | 85 | ||
| Data Collection | 86 | ||
| Terms | 86 | ||
| Definitions | 86 | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking ideas | 86 | ||
| Measurement Error | 87 | ||
| Type of Error | 87 | ||
| Measurement Methods | 87 | ||
| Chapter 11: Understanding Statistics in Research | 95 | ||
| Introduction | 95 | ||
| Exercise 1: terms and definitions | 95 | ||
| Terms | 95 | ||
| Definitions | 95 | ||
| Exercise 2: linking ideas | 96 | ||
| Linking Statistics With Analysis Techniques | 98 | ||
| Statistics | 98 | ||
| Analysis Techniques | 98 | ||
| Linking Levels of Measurement With Analysis Techniques | 98 | ||
| Levels of Measurement for Data | 98 | ||
| Statistical Analysis Techniques | 98 | ||
| Statements, Inferences, and Generalizations | 99 | ||
| Statement Categories | 99 | ||
| Example Studies | 99 | ||
| Describing the Sample | 100 | ||
| Measures of Central Tendency | 100 | ||
| Name That Statistical Analysis Technique! | 101 | ||
| Statistical Analysis Results | 101 | ||
| Statistical Analysis Techniques | 101 | ||
| Significance of Results | 101 | ||
| Exercise 3: web-based information and resources | 102 | ||
| Exercise 4: conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 103 | ||
| Hallas, Koslap-Petraco, and Fletcher (2017) | 103 | ||
| Wendler, Smith, Ellenburg, Gill, Anderson, & Spiegel-Thayer (2017) Study | 105 | ||
| Chapter 12: Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice | 108 | ||
| Introduction | 108 | ||
| Exercise 1: Terms and definitions | 108 | ||
| Terms | 108 | ||
| Definitions | 108 | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking ideas | 109 | ||
| Determination of Quantitative Study Strengths and Weaknesses | 109 | ||
| Examples | 109 | ||
| Determination of Qualitative Study Strengths and Weaknesses | 110 | ||
| Examples | 110 | ||
| Exercise 3: Web-based information and resources | 111 | ||
| Exercise 4: Conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 112 | ||
| Chapter 13: Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 116 | ||
| Introduction | 116 | ||
| Exercise 1: Terms and definitions | 116 | ||
| Terms | 116 | ||
| Definitions | 116 | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking ideas | 117 | ||
| Understanding Research Syntheses | 119 | ||
| Types of Research Synthesis | 119 | ||
| Synthesis Strategies | 119 | ||
| Application of the Phases of Stetler's Model | 120 | ||
| Phases | 120 | ||
| Descriptions | 120 | ||
| Application of the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice | 120 | ||
| Steps | 121 | ||
| Descriptions | 121 | ||
| Agency's Readiness for Evidence-Based Practice | 121 | ||
| Exercise 3: Web-based information and resources | 122 | ||
| Exercise 4: Conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 123 | ||
| Additional Evidence-Based Practice Projects | 125 | ||
| Chapter 14: Introduction to Additional Research Methodologies in Nursing: Mixed Methods and Outcomes Research | 127 | ||
| Introduction | 127 | ||
| Exercise 1: Terms and definitions | 127 | ||
| Terms | 127 | ||
| Definitions | 127 | ||
| Exercise 2: Linking ideas | 128 | ||
| Key Ideas for Mixed Methods Research | 128 | ||
| Key Ideas for Outcomes Research | 129 | ||
| Mixed Methods Research Methodologies | 130 | ||
| Methodologies | 130 | ||
| Descriptions | 130 | ||
| Outcomes Research Methodologies | 131 | ||
| Methodologies | 131 | ||
| Descriptions | 131 | ||
| Exercise 3: Web-based information and resources | 132 | ||
| Mixed Methods Research | 132 | ||
| Outcomes Research | 132 | ||
| Exercise 4: Conducting critical appraisals to build an evidence-based practice | 133 | ||
| Mixed Methods Research | 133 | ||
| Outcomes Research | 135 | ||
| Answer Key to Study Guide Exercises | 137 | ||
| Appendix A: Donna Hallas, Mary Koslap-Petraco and Jason Fletcher Study | 181 | ||
| Appendix B: Alyssa Erikson and Betty Davies Study | 189 | ||
| Appendix C: M. Cecilia Wendler, Katherine Smith, Wanda Ellenburg, Rita Gill, Lea Anderson and Kim Spiegel-Thayer Study | 197 | ||
| Appendix D: Appraisal Guidelines | 210 | ||
| Critical appraisal guidelines for a quantitative study | 210 | ||
| Step 1: Identifying the Steps or Elements of the Study; and Step 2: Determining the Study Strengths and Limitations | 210 | ||
| Step 3: Evaluating the Credibility and Meaning of the Study Findings | 214 | ||
| Critical appraisal guidelines for a qualitative study | 215 | ||
| Step 1: Identifying the Steps of the Research Process in Studies; and Step 2: Determining | 215 | ||
| Study Strengths and Weaknesses | 215 | ||
| Step 3: Evaluating the Credibility and Meaning of Study Findings | 217 |