Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based: Practice [Paperback]

Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based Practiceintroduces 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.Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery: Pathways to Evidence-based Practiceintroduces 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 Midwiferyhelps students to think critically, develop problem-solving skills and learn to apply research to the practical aspects of nursing.Part 1: Getting Started in Research1. The Importance of Research in Nursing and Midwifery2. Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Midwives3. Introducing the Research Process4. Ethical and Legal Considerations in ResearchPart 2: Qualitative Research Methods5. Sampling in Qualitative Research6. Qualitative Research Design7. Data Collection: Qualitative Research8. Qualitative Data AnalysisPart 3: Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research9. Sampling in Quantitative Research10. Quantitative Research Design11. Data Collection: Quantitative Research12. Quantitative Data Analysis13. Mixed Methods ResearchPart 4: Pathways to Evidence-bl°