Burns and Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research 9th Edition by Jennifer R. Gray & Susan K. Grove (2020)

Burns and Grove’s The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence, 9th Edition by Jennifer R. Gray PhD RN FAAN and Susan K. Grove PhD RN ANP-BC GNP-BC is a previous AJN Book-of-the-Year Award winner and the trusted resource for mastering the research methods foundational to evidence-based practice. Published by Elsevier in October 2020 and rated 5.0 stars by reviewers, this text covers how to appraise and apply existing research evidence as well as how to participate in research and quality improvement projects.This highly respected textbook has been extensively updated to reflect today’s focus on online research in the digital era and includes clear, step-by-step guidelines for all major quantitative and qualitative research approaches, with supporting examples from the latest high-quality literature. New content covers translational research, the most current research tools and techniques, and an increased use of illustrations, tables, and other visuals to engage readers of all levels. Balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods provides a solid methodological foundation.Key topics include: research problem and purpose, literature review, ethical issues in research, research designs, sampling, data collection and measurement, statistical analysis, qualitative research methods, mixed methods research, systematic reviews, evidence-based practice models, quality improvement, and translational research. Essential for students in BSN, MSN, and DNP programs and for nurses pursuing ANCC certification and evidence-based practice competency.