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Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health, 3rd Edition
Greenhalgh, Bidewell, Crisp, Lambros, Warland, Dermody
Interactive E-Text: 9781394177219, Print & Interactive E-Text Code: 9781394177202
This updated edition of Greenhalgh’s award-winning Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health offers students a comprehensive guide to the essential topics typically covered in a 12-week evidence-based practice course for nursing and allied health. With a focus on equipping students with the skills to critically consume research, this text helps them apply evidence-based practice in real-world settings.
Designed with interactive features like practitioner videos, animations, and knowledge check questions, the text is an invaluable tool for mastering key concepts and excelling in assessments. Each textbook comes with an interactive eText code —ensuring students can engage with the content in ways that best suit their learning needs, and all supported by our local Wiley team.
Table of Contents
1.2 Research informs evidence-based practice
1.3 Apprehension towards research and evidence-based practice
1.4 Before you start: formulate the problem
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2.2 Differences between primary and secondary research
2.3 Effective search strings
2.4 Other avenues for how to search for evidence
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3.2 Reviewing the methods of primary research papers
3.3 Reviewing the methods of secondary (review) papers
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4.2 The difference between qualitative and quantitative research
4.3 Qualitative methodologies and data collection strategies
4.4 Evaluating papers that describe qualitative research
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5.2 Quantitative research designs
5.3 Measurement
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6.2 How bias threatens the validity of research evidence
6.3 Matching clinical questions to NHMRC levels of evidence
6.4 Evaluating the evidence – quality of evidence and grades of recommendations for practice guidelines
6.5 Levels beyond levels
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7.2 Descriptive statistics for summarising sample characteristics
7.3 The researchers ‘setting the scene’
7.4 Probability and confidence
7.5 Clinical importance of treatment effects
7.6 Summarising treatment effects from multiple studies of interventions in a systematic review
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8.2 Different mixed methods designs
8.3 Integration in mixed methods research
8.4 Mixed methods design considerations
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9.2 Types of sampling
9.3 Sampling error
9.4 Calculating sample size
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10.2 The role and function of human research ethics committees
10.3 Indigenous research
10.4 Judging the ethical aspects of a published journal article
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11.2 Encouraging individuals to implement evidence-based practice
11.3 Organisational support of evidence-based practice
11.4 The client perspective in evidence-based practice
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12.2 When evidence-based practice is done well
12.3 Achieving evidence-based practice
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Authors
John Bidewell (Western Sydney University)
Elaine Crisp (University of Tasmania)
Amanda Lambros (Curtin University)
Jane Warland (Curtin University)
Gordana Dermody (University of the Sunshine Coast)
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The third edition of Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health has been meticulously crafted to engage students in the practical aspects of interpreting and applying research.
With updated content, students will explore modern data and research trends, while developing a deeper understanding of ethical considerations, particularly in culturally sensitive contexts like First Nations research. Each chapter is designed to take students beyond theory, providing practical scenarios, video insights from industry professionals, and interactive elements that reinforce learning. The focus on research consumption rather than production ensures that students learn the most relevant skills for their careers in healthcare.
What’s in this edition
- Engaging chapter-opening scenarios that set the stage for real-world application.
- Up-to-date data, statistics, and cutting-edge research throughout, reflecting the latest trends in healthcare.
- Laser-focused on the core content of 12-week courses across Australia and New Zealand, delivering exactly what students need to succeed.
- Prioritises practical skills in interpreting research, empowering students to confidently consume academic findings.
- Practitioner perspective videos in every chapter, offering real-world insights from experienced nursing and allied health professionals.
- Immersive, interactive branching animations put students in control of their learning, with multiple decision-making pathways to explore.
- Expanded ethics coverage, including critical discussions on research involving vulnerable populations and consent.
- New content on culturally appropriate research with First Nations communities, aligned with AIATSIS ethical guidelines.
- Immediate feedback through concept check questions at the end of each chapter, helping students test and reinforce their understanding.
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Content on conducting culturally appropriate research involving First Nations populations, covering the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) key principles for ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.
Featured: Culturally appropriate research
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