Main description:

Struggling to understand the language of research? Need to understand the basic principles and processes of research? Do you find it difficult to know how to apply research to clinical practice?

This third edition of Introduction to Research for Midwives is the answer! In simple language, it explains the world of research both for those who must use it as part of evidence-based practice and those undertaking research.

The content is particularly student-friendly and provides clear guidelines on critiquing research articles and producing successful reviews of the literature, with many tips on producing assignments that really work.

All midwives and other health professionals will find this book invaluable in applying research to their own practice.

No prior knowledge of research needed
Written in a simple, practical style
Applied to the context of evidence-based practice
Comprehensive glossary of research terms
Quantitative and qualitative research approaches clarified and illustrated
Time-saving study skills highlighted
Key points summaries for quick revision

Clear emphasis on evidence-based practice
All chapters include new material
Major chapters extensively rewritten
Up-to-date references and examples
New research techniques included
Glossary updated and simplified

Contents:

1. Midwifery, research and evidence-based practice

2. Key concepts in research

3. The basic framework of research

4. Qualitative research approaches

5. Critiquing research articles

6. Reviewing the literature

7. The research question

8. Ethics and research

9. Surveys

10. Interviews

11. Observation

12. Experiments

13. Statistics in research

14. Sampling methods

15. The challenge of the future

Glossary

Index.