Nursing Research, Statistics, & Theory
Nursing Research, 9e:
Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing
Practice
Denise F. Polit PhD
February 2011/768 pps/978-1-60547-708-4
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• Glossary
•New! Updated section pertaining to the & method of
research – combining qualitative and quantitative research!
•All New! Research Tips : Throughout the book point out
quick and key information to students
•New Chapters : Two chapters on mixed methods research,
•which involves the blending of qualitative and quantitative
•data in a single inquiry. (Chapters 25 and 26)
•New : new guidelines for obtaining research funding from
the National Institutes of Health.
•New : a revised model for developing and testing
interventions (the 2008 Medical Research Council framework)
•New : Approaches to systematic reviews
•New : Advances in dealing with the problem of missing
data
Theoretical Nursing: Development & Progress, 5e
Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, RN, PhD, FAAN
April 2011/Approx. 6 illus./752 pps./978-1-60547-211-9
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Comprehensive developmental and historical review of nursing theory. Text provides a contemporary
analysis of the evolution of nursing and represents the degree to which many scholars view the focus
and mission of nursing as a discipline through the development of its theoretical base. provides reader
with different frameworks that shape the nature, the scope and the mission of nursing care.
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Reflective questions at the end of each chapter aid discussions and expand
student’s understanding of theory and its impact on nursing today
Reorganized TOC enhances the reader’s understanding of different strategies used
in developing and advancing theory
Chapter 16, Theory Development, includes the “research to theory” strategy which
is unique to Meleis’s text
Chapter 19, Historical Writing in Theory , includes abstracts of major classic articles
Chapter 20, Historical and Current Theory Bibliography , is a valuable resource that
includes all major writings on and about theory
Told from Meleis’ perspective, this unique approach to nursing theory inspires
readers to understand, respect, and value historical theories while encouraging
readers to challenge and build on those theories
Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 3e
Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN, CS
Evelyn Willis, PhD, RN
February 2010/ 528 pp/32 Illus./ 978-1-60547-323-9
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NEW! Instructional support
NEW! Expanded discussions of situation-specific theories
NEW! More detailed explanation of evidence-based practice and its
relationship to theory in nursing.
NEW! Numerous recent examples of application of theories in nursing
practice, nursing research, leadership/administration, and education
Case studies demonstrate how to apply theory to real-world nursing
practice.
End-of-chapter summaries review key content and reinforce essential
concepts
Exemplars clarify critical concepts demonstrating application of
theory to practice
Learning Activities encourage independent and collaborative
research and promote critical thinking
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing &
Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN
June 2010/Approx. 49 illus./624 pps./978-1-60547-778-7
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Spanish-English glossary
Nursing Professional Roles
and Responsibilities.
Rapid Critical Appraisal
Checklists
Form for Creating a
Timeline for Project
Implementation
Questions Template for
Asking PICOT Questions
Checklist for Setting up a
Journal Club
Checklist for Conducting
an Evidence Review
Example of a Poster
• NEW! Reorganized Table of Contents containing
new, combined, and heavily revised content
emphasizes all of the steps needed in making
evidence-based practice part of a sustainable,
healthcare culture
• New! Chapter 9: Implementing Evidence in Clinical
Settings
• New! Chapters 11, 14, 15, 20
• New! Full color design
• New! Full color art program with 25 new figures
• Inspirational quotes encourage readers to actively
engage in evidence-based practice and
accomplish goals
• Web alerts direct readers to helpful Internet
resources to further develop evidence-based
practice knowledge and skills
Qualitative Research in Nursing: Advancing the Humanistic
Imperative, 5e
Helen J. Streubert Speziale, EdD, RN
Dona Rinaldi Carpenter, EdD, RN, CS
October 1, 2010 / 496pp / 978-0-7817-9600-2
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NEW: May divide Phenomenology chapter into two chapters (currently Ch. 5)
NEW: New research articles
Critiquing guidelines for each method provide a systematic
approach, including questions to ask, when evaluating aspects of published
research
Describes philosophy and procedural steps in each approach to
illustrate the underlying assumptions of each and how each is implemented
Details writing the qualitative research proposal and outlining the agenda
Emphasizes ethical considerations and methodological triangulation, instrument
development and software usage
Expands on the use of data generation and analysis strategies
Includes sample of a funded qualitative research grant
Tables of published research offer resources for further reading
Understanding Nursing Research:
Reading & Using Research in Evidence-Based Practice, 3e
Carol L. Macnee, PhD, RN
Susan McCabe, EdD, RN, CS
November 2010/Approx. 35 illus./416 pps./ 978-1-60547-730-5
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Focusing on connecting understanding of nursing research with evidence-based practice, this text
teaches students how to read,critique, and utilize research reports. The text explains each step
of the research process and is organized around student-centered questions that may be encountered
while using research
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NEW journal articles included in ancillary package
Each chapter contains published research articles that directly relate tot he clinical
cases throughout the book. These also appear, in full, in the appendix.
Updated and New Clinical cases
Core Concepts defined throughout text
Out-of-class exercises to help students think critically
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods highlighted throughout text
Essentials of Nursing Research:
Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 7e
Denise F. Polit, PhD
Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN
January 2009/ 624 pp./ 32 illus./ 978-0-7817-8153-4
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• Research Articles
• Critiques for Research
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New! Upfront and consistent emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
New! New Material reflecting Medical Research Methodology
New! Improved content on Qualitative Methods, including a new chapter Chapter 18,
Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research
New! Greater assistance with Interpretation within a framework for both Chapter 16,
Rigor and Interpretation in Qualitative Research, and Chapter 18, Trustworthiness and
Integrity in Qualitative Research
New! The Toolkit offers additional support for Research Appraisals is included in each
chapter to aid students in reading and appraising research journal articles– The Toolkit
Clear, user-friendly writing style introduce concepts carefully and systematically
Colorful graphics, in the form of supportive tables, figures, and examples reinforce the
text and offer visual stimulation
Each chapter includes critiquing guidelines for conducting various aspects of a research
report
Each chapter concludes with one or two actual research examples designed to
highlight critical points made in the chapter and to sharpen the student’s critical
thinking skills
Tips for Consumers offer practical guidance and "tips" on how to translate the abstract
notions of research methods into more concrete applications
Student Learning Objectives are identified in the chapter opener to focus students'
attention on critical content
Key Terms are defined in context and bolded when used for the first time in the text
Bulleted Summary Points, included at the end of each chapter, enhance and reinforce
student learning by focusing on salient chapter content
Four full-length Research Articles – two quantitative and two qualitative – appear in the
appendices of the textbook and on the CD-ROM packaged with the book and thePoint
Critiquing Supports appear in each chapter of the textbook concluding with Critical
Thinking Activities – exercises that provide opportunities to practice critiquing
Glossary at the end of the book provides additional support for those needing to look
up the meaning of a methodologic term
An Introduction to Theory & Reasoning in Nursing, 3e
Betty M. Johnson, PhD, RN
Pamela B. Webber, PhD, FNP
March 2009/ 352 pp./ 41 illus./ 978-0-7817-9103-8
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Nursing Story boxes illustrate the use of theory and reasoning as they relate to
concepts
Theorist boxes highlight important aspects of each theorist’s life, enabling students
to understand the person behind the theory
Summaries of Individual Support Theories and Nursing Theories identify
phenomena, internal concepts or variables, propositions, assumptions, and
external variables
Learning activities help students understand and apply theory, research, and
reasoning
Chapter Overview help students focus on what they should learn and how it can
be applied to practice
Key words and concepts provide a ready reference for students
Chapter outlines give students the organization and arrangement of content as
well as the relationships it might have with theory, knowledge, research,
reasoning, and practice
Chapter summaries provide brief comments about the content of the chapter
Internet Guide acquaints students with theorists and their theories as well as what
scholars are talking about related to the influence of theories in nursing
education, practice, and research
Statistics for Nursing & Allied Health
Stacey Beth Plichta, ScD
Laurel S. Garzon, PhD, PNP
2008/ 352 pp./ 106 illus./ 978-0-7817-5459-0
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Systematic research approach includes a step-by-step process to assist students
of identifying a problem or question, selecting the relevant variables, and using
the most appropriate statistical method
Learning Objectives present what the student will accomplish from reading each
chapter
Historical Notes, Included at the beginning of each chapter, provide a brief
history of the chapter topic
SPSS Screen Shots depict procedures commonly used in SPSS software, and show
step-by-step examples to aid visual learners
SPSS Output Tables show the output from procedures presented in SPSS screen
shots
Stem-and-Leaf Plot Tables present a histogram-style graphing of data, in which
the shape of data presented in the table resembles the image of a stem and leaf
Putting it all Together Summaries pinpoint specific content to facilitate learning
Chapter Review, located at the end of each chapter, provide several types of
tests, including multiple choice questions, computational problems, critical
thinking exercises, and others
Middle Range Theories:
Application to Nursing Research, 2e
Sandra Peterson, RN, PhD
Timothy Bredow, RN, PhD
2008/ 448 pp./ 22 illus./ 978-0-7817-8562-4
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New! Critical Thinking Exercises for all theories help students arrive at a clearer
understanding of each theory
New! New Chapter 5, The AACN Synergy Model
New! New Chapter 9, Caring
Definition of Key Terms, appearing at the beginning of each chapter, provides
conceptual definitions to aid the students’ understanding of the theory
Using Middle Range Theories provides clear examples of how each theory is used
in published research
Analysis of Theory appears at the end of each chapter allowing students to arrive
at their own conclusions about the theory with comparison to a nurse scholar’s
evaluation, found in Appendix A
Research Applications provide a sample of the theory modeling the research
process
Criteria for critiquing theories show students what goes into a thorough critique
Critiquing format provides a standard template to help students complete a
critique
Clear examples illustrate how Physiological, Cognitive, Emotional, Social, and
Integrative theories have been successfully used in nursing research studies
Perspectives on Nursing Theory, Fifth Edition
Pamela G. Reed, RN, PhD, FAAN
Leslie H. Nicoll, RN, PhD, MBA
Nelma C. Shearer, RN, PhD
2007/ 752 pp./ 25 illus./ 978-0-7817-7383-6
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Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the important discussions
taking place regarding the structures and processes of knowledge building in
nursing
New! 31 new articles on the cutting edge of today's current and future trends
Presents 72 of the most widely read and frequently cited articles that reflect
seminal, current, and futuristic thinking and perspectives on nursing theory
Both classic and contemporary articles from many of the great leaders in
nursing over the past forty years
Includes biographical information and personal commentaries by each author
Statistical Methods for Health Care Research, 5e
Barbara Hazard Munro, PhD, RN, FAAN
2004/ 512 pp./ 978-0-7817-4840-7
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New! New computer printouts using the latest software – SPSS for Windows, Version
12
New! New section on the principles for preparing data for analyses
New! Expanded section on carrying out data transformation and about handling
outliers and dealing with missing data
New! New introductory section on the concepts of sensitivity and specificity
New! End-of-chapter application exercises allows students to apply concepts
using actual research data sets found on the back of the book CD-ROM
Designed to acquaint the students with statistical techniques most commonly
reported in research literature of the health professions
User-friendly approach keeps mathematical symbolism to a minimum
Includes additional content primarily in the area of preparing data for statistical
analyses
Focusing on the statistical methods most frequently used in the health care
literature
This text provides a thorough foundation for the statistics portion of nursing and all
health care research courses
Organized into 2 sections:
- Section I includes 3 chapters that present content essential to
Understanding the Data
- Section II presents 14 chapters that address Specific Statistical
Techniques