Trusted worldwide for its clarity and relevance, Polit & Beck’s Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 11th Edition, is designed specifically to introduce the value of nursing research to BSN students. The text simplifies complex research concepts and statistical methods, equipping students with the practical skills needed to read, critique, and apply research findings in real-world clinical practice. Updated content aligns with the latest AACN Essentials and NINR Strategic Plan, providing comprehensive coverage of quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and modern research methodologies.
This edition proudly welcomes Dr. Jane Flanagan as lead author, whose leadership in nursing research shines through every chapter. Dr. Flanagan’s commitment to advancing nursing education ensures students and faculty benefit from accessible language, current research examples, and strategies that bridge theory and practice. Her experience and vision shape a resource that empowers future nurses to confidently apply evidence in patient care.
Part 1 Overview of Nursing Research and Its Role in Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 1: Introducing Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 2: Understanding Key Concepts and Steps in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Chapter 3: Reading and Critical Appraising Research Articles
Chapter 4: Attending to Ethics in Research
Part 2 Preliminary Steps in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Chapter 5: Identifying Research Problems, Research Questions, and Hypotheses
Chapter 6: Finding and Reviewing Research Evidence in the Literature
Chapter 7: Understanding Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
Part 3 Designs and Methods for Quantitative and Qualitative Nursing Research
Chapter 8: Appraising Quantitative Research Design
Chapter 9: Appraising Sampling and Data Collection in Quantitative Studies
Chapter 10: Appraising Qualitative Designs and Approaches
Chapter 11: Appraising Sampling and Data Collection in Qualitative Studies
Chapter 12: Understanding Mixed Methods Research, Quality Improvement, and Other Special Types of Research
Part 4 Analysis, Interpretation, and Application of Nursing Research
Chapter 13: Understanding Statistical Analysis of Quantitative Data
Chapter 14: Interpreting Quantitative Findings and Evaluating Clinical Significance
Chapter 15: Understanding the Analysis of Qualitative Data
Chapter 16: Appraising Trustworthiness and Integrity in Qualitative Research
Chapter 17: Learning from Systematic Reviews
Chapter 18 Putting Research Evidence into Practice: Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence
Appendix A: Cheng et al., Advance Care Planning Affects End-of-Life
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Appendix B: Morrison et al., Lived Experiences of Fatherhood After Infertility
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