Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice, 2nd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780763776152 ISBN-10: 0763776157 Copyright: 2009 Edition: 2nd Editors: Boswell, Carol, Cannon, Sharon, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 95 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Diane Tomasic,  EdD, RN  (Slippery Rock University ) Description This book describes the process of incorporating research and bringing evidence-based practice to the bedside. Purpose The purpose is to familiarize students with the tools and value of nursing research and its relevance to nursing practice. Audience The book is intended for generic and RN-BSN baccalaureate nursing students. Both authors, as well as the contributors, have experience in nursing research. Features The first chapter provides the basis for understanding the relationship between research and evidence-based practice. The remaining chapters deal with the steps of the research process typically found in an introductory textbook. Among the book's unique features are the multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter, "Think Outside the Box" questions for further discussion scattered within chapters, and "Red Flag" boxes of important information to remember. Chapters contain scenarios with discussion questions or general discussion questions that are good for enabling students to apply what they've read. There is a companion web site for faculty and students. Assessment This user friendly book should be useful to the target audience of students. It is a good introduction to the research process and its relevancy to nursing practice. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 8 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.