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Grounded theory is a popular research approach in health care and the social sciences.
Phenomenological research is a method with strong philosophical origins, which can sometimes be challenging for novice investigators.
Aim To explore baccalaureate nursing student perceptions of what makes an effective nurse educator in the clinical practice setting and the inf
All newly registered graduate nurses are required to have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to perform the skills required for patient care, speci
Despite the increasing popularity of systematic reviews, there remains a need to ensure that they are conducted rigorously and provide an objective critical
Since 2001 military nurses have successfully supported military operations in deployed field hospitals in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mixed methods research involves the use of qualitative and quantitative data in a single research project.
Management of fluid intake and nutrition is an essential component of nursing care and should be practised skilfully by all nurses and nursing students.
This article describes the basic tenets of quantitative research.
Nurses are at the forefront of implementing and managing change, given constantly changing healthcare services and the increase in demand for health care.
Qualitative research has an important role in helping nurses and other healthcare professionals understand patient experiences of health and illness.
All newly registered graduate nurses are required to have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to perform the skills required for patient care, speci
This article examines how to synthesise and critique research literature. To place the process of synthesising the research literature into context, the article explores the critiquing process by breaking it down into seven sequential steps.
Sleep is important to health and recovery from illness, but is known to be difficult in hospital. This article describes a quality improvement project conducted on 18 wards in acute hospitals.
The planning stage of any research project is one of the most important stages in the research process.
Organisational aspects of care, the second essential skills cluster, identifies the need for registered nurses to systematically assess, plan and provide holistic patient care in accordance with individual needs.
Research should be conducted in a systematic manner, allowing the researcher to progress from a general idea or clinical problem to scientifically rigorous research findings that enable new developments to improve clinical practice.
<p>THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES an introduction to a series of 26 articles on research in nursing, to be published weekly in forthcoming issues of Nursing Standard, starting this week with ‘Stages in the research process’.</p>
