What is research and how does it work in the context of nursing, health and social care?
This introductory guide provides you with a concise overview of the different research methods and terminology that you will come across when undertaking research in any course related to nursing, health and social care. The book''s easy-to-follow structure takes you from research novice to confident researcher, helping you to make sense of research and understand how it is implemented in healthcare practice.
The new edition includes:
- Updates in light of the 2018 NMC standards, with more information on the impact of GDPR, consent and vulnerable groups, Personal and Public Involvement (PPI), and work-based projects.
- Improved case examples of real research, with more on group work, poster presentations, research output and dissemination, literature reviews, and dissertations.
- Upgraded activities that include reflective exercises, critical appraisal tools
