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by Janet Houser
Depth and Detail
For a more in-depth look at the concepts in these chapters, try these references:
Chapter 1: The Importance of Research as Evidence in Nursing
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nursing research and scholarship in the clinical setting. Journal of Nursing
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Hutchinson, A., & Johnston, L. (2006). Beyond the BARRIERS Scale: Commonly
reported barriers to research use. Journal of Nursing Administration, 36(4),
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Malloch, K., & Porter- OGrady, T. (2006). Introduction to evidence-based practice
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Scalzitti, D. (2001). Evidence-based guidelines: Application to clinical practice.
Physical Therapy, 81(10), 16221628.
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Chapter 2: The Research Process and Traditions of Knowing
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and confrontation to post-positivism and reconciliation. Journal of
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practical algorithm for HIPAA compliance. Surgical Infections, 7(1), 3744.
Chapter 5: Research Problems, Questions, and Hypotheses
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Chapter 6: The Successful Literature Review
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Chapter 7: Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
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Chapter 8: Selecting an Appropriate Design
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in psychiatric research. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry,
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