Table of Contents

Part 1: Appraising research
Chapter 1: Research in nursing
Chapter 2: Sources of nursing knowledge
Chapter 3: The research process
Chapter 4: Literature searching
Chapter 5: Critical appraisal
Chapter 6: Literature reviewing
Part 2: Preparing for research
Chapter 7: Research ethics and governance
Chapter 8: Researching ethically
Chapter 9: Developing research questions
Chapter 10: Writing a research proposal
Part 3: Doing research
Chapter 11: Research approaches and design
Chapter 12: Sampling techniques
Chapter 13: Rigour and trustworthiness in research
Chapter 14: Experimental designs
Chapter 15: Qualitative research approaches
Chapter 16: Evaluation and outcomes-based research
Chapter 17: Consensus methods
Chapter 18: Action research
Chapter 19: Case studies and other research approaches
Chapter 20: Systematic literature reviews
Chapter 21: Mixed methods
Chapter 22: Survey design and questionnaires
Chapter 23: Interviews
Chapter 24: Observations
Chapter 25: Other methods of data collection
Chapter 26: Quantitative data analysis techniques
Chapter 27: Qualitative data analysis techniques
Part 4: Sharing research
Chapter 28: Presenting and disseminating research
Chapter 29: Using research in practice

About the Author

Pam Moule is Professor Emerita at the University of the West of England, Bristol. Pam is engaged in a number of research and evaluation projects across a range of health care environments, supported by a variety of funders. Pam delivers research methods education, supervises undergraduate and masters level dissertations, and supports Doctoral students in the fields of leadership, learning and workforce. Pam has a number of publications in a range of nursing and medical journals and has published four textbooks. Pam is on the editorial board of Nurse Education Today and reviews papers for a number of nursing and health care journals. Dr Helen Aveyard is a Principal Lecturer in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University. After completing her undergraduate nursing degree, combining clinical duties with study, Helen completed her MA in Medical Law and Ethics and PhD. On taking up academic role, Helen has published widely on nursing ethics and education in research methods. Helen is an experienced supervisor for PhD and professional doctorate students and is the author of ′ Doing a literature review in health and social care′ which is in its 4th edition. Other co-authored texts include ‘A postgraduate’s guide to doing a literature review’ and “A beginner’s guide to evidence based practice’ all published by Open University Press. Helen has written previous courses for Epigeum in 2010 and 2017

Reviews

This book has been the leading text for nurse researchers for many years. The third edition, which has been extensively revised and updated, continues to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to critique, carry-out and disseminate research. It remains an invaluable resource for nurses at all stages of their research journey.
*Dr. Julie MacInnes*

This 3rd edition book is a handy companion to the nursing students who are uninitiated in research work.  It is very comprehensive and for a beginner the detailed contents of each chapter and the cross reference chapter indicated with each explanation serves as a quick reference guide for those using the book. The common features of a summary at end of each chapter with additional websites provides value added information.
*Dr Faridah Hashim*

An excellent book which would be of benefit to any student who is studying or carrying out research in nursing.
*Chris Wheable*

Research is important yet many pre and post graduate nurses and allied health professionals fear it. [This book] can help demystify research for the novice, yet support more experienced researchers and academics. It is easy to read and incorporates UK legislation and changes in healthcare and research agendas such as including patient and public involvement.
*Jenny Abraham, Journal of Perioperative Practice*