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“If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature
review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver,
then look no further.” Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate
Professor in Adult Nursing, University of Bradford, UK “If I was
to endorse only one research book in the future – this one would
be it.” Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and
BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire
New University, UK “This new edition provides the straightforward
and accessible manual for successfully understanding and conducting
literature reviews that we have come to expect from Aveyard.”
Victoria Sweetmore, University of Derby, UK This best-selling book,
now in its fifth edition, is a step-by-step guide to doing a
literature review for students in all areas of health and social
care. It is essential reading for all those doing their
undergraduate dissertation or any study that involves doing a
literature review. The new edition maintains its signature ‘can
do’ approach and provides a practical guide to doing a literature
review from start to finish. This book includes: • A broad and
updated range of real life examples of how to overcome challenges
in the process • Tips on how to get your question right •
Updated guidance on following a clear search strategy for relevant
literature using the appropriate technology • Brand new and
accessible chapter summaries • An expanded guide for the
application of critical appraisal tools • An increased emphasis
on presenting your findings or using them in practice • Tips and
coverage on how to write up your review Doing a Literature Review
in Health and Social Care is vital reading for anyone new to
reviewing and presenting evidence in a review. Helen Aveyard is a
Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, UK with a
background in nursing. Helen is co-author of A Postgraduates Guide
to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care, A
Beginner’s Guide to Evidence Based Practice and A Beginner’s
Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care.
“This is a must-read for a range of professionals, offering a
balanced yet critically aware appraisal of the significance of
evidence-based/informed practice in a complex professional
world.” Dr Steve J Hothersall, [Formerly, now retired] Head of
Social Work, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing
Education and Practice, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK.
“I would highly recommend this book to any clinicians or students
looking to improve the way that they integrate evidence into their
professional practice.” Professor Liz Halcomb, Professor of
Primary Health Care Nursing, University of Wollongong, Australia.
“Aveyard, Greenway and Parsons have provided an excellent guide
to evidence-based practice in this updated edition which is ideal
for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for
practitioners.” Dr Hazel Partington University of Central
Lancashire, UK Are you struggling with relating evidence to
your practice? Do you want a straightforward, clearly written and
practical guide to evidence-based practice? A Beginner's Guide to
Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Social Care, 4th edition is
the book for anyone who has ever wondered what evidence-based
practice is, or how to relate it to practice or use it in academic
work. Thoroughly revised with two new co-authors this brand new
edition uses simple and jargon-free language to help those new to
the topic. It provides an accessible step-by-step guide to what we
mean by evidence in practice and how to apply this concept to
learning and practice. This new edition features: • New
explanations with examples from both health and social care
practice, using a wide range of research that is also relevant
outside of the UK • Coverage of new discourse on the use of
evidence generated by COVID-19 • Coverage on the role, need and
quality of rapid reviews • New end-of-chapter questions to
help assess how much you have learned This book provides an
inter-professional approach and is key reading for both students
and professionals who need to search for, appraise and apply
evidence across nursing, allied health care or social care. Helen
Aveyard is Principal Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University,
UK with a background in nursing. Helen is author of Doing a
Literature Review in Health and Social Care and co-author
of A Postgraduates Guide to Doing a Literature Review in
Health and Social Care and A Beginner’s Guide to
Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care. Kathleen
Greenway is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Oxford
Brookes University, UK with a background in gastrointestinal and
gerontological nursing. She completed her MA in Education at the
Open University and her EdD at Oxford Brookes. She now teaches
pre-registration, post graduate and Doctoral programme nursing.
Lucy Parsons is Divisional Director of Nursing at Oxford
University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. She is also a student on the
Professional Doctorate In Nursing programme at Oxford Brookes
University, UK and her research interest is the implementation of
Evidence-Based Practice.
Do you find research challenging to read? Do you struggle to get to
grips with a research paper? Understanding, critiquing and using
research is a key requirement of students studying nursing and
healthcare. This bookwill equip you with the skills you need to
understand research and use it in your practice and academic
assignments. The approach used in this book is unique: each chapter
focuses on a published research paper - one you might be asked to
read for a seminar or include in your academic work. In clear,
straightforward language, the authors take you through each paper
step by step, using it as a basis for exploring the underpinning
research method or design, and how it has been reported. Key
features: * Each chapter focuses on a different research method by
working through a relevant research paper * Identifies the main
skills you need for your course: understanding research methods and
critiquing articles * Written specifically for nursing and
healthcare students by experienced nursing and health care
lecturers * Develops your confidence in understanding research by
helping you to apply your knowledge to real research papers.
This text is a comprehensive, highly readable guide to how to
undertake a literature review in health and social care, tailored
specifically for postgraduate study. Essential reading for all
those undertaking any study at post-graduate level, the book
provides clarity and a step by step approach to doing a literature
review from start to finish which will enable you to: * Identify
which type of review is appropriate for your study * Select the
literature that you need to include in your review * Search for,
appraise and analyse relevant literature * Write up your review
Crucially the book explores the common features of a broad range of
types of literature review, which serve different functions -
including the literature review that is a pre-requisite prior to a
larger empirical study, and the literature review that is a study
in its own right. With real-life examples of written research and
succinct summaries at the end of each chapter, A Post-Graduate's
Guide to Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care is the
ideal text for students wanting to get the very most from their
study.
Ever struggled to write a critical essay? Ever wondered what
critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your
academic work and practice?This bestselling guide takes you through
every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your
subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social
care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking
and shows you how it's done using examples and simple language.
Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking,
the book goes on to cover: How to think critically about different
types of information as potential evidence, including books,
journals, articles, websites, and, new to this edition, social
mediaHow to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and
presentations How to adopt critical thinking in practice Updated
with more references to online resources and critical appraisal
tools, this fully revised second edition includes: The key tool
'Six questions for critical thinking' which will assist you in
developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for
this edition in response to student evaluation An expanded worked
example of critical analysis New exploration of the connection
between theory and practice This book is an essential purchase for
students and qualified healthcare staff alike and was highly
commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2012."This is an amazing
book that I recommend to all levels of students as there is
something in it for all. It is written in an easy to understand and
friendly style that is accessible to anyone has an interest in
critical thinking whether they are studying or not. It puts a
different perspective on one's thinking and has even turned it on
its head for some students. I love this book and the sound of the
penny dropping for my learners!" Liz Rockingham, Adult Field Lead /
Teaching Fellow, University of Surrey, UK"In my estimation this is
the definitive beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in
health and social care. After reading this book any student should
understand why and how critical thinking underpins professional
practice and the highest endeavours in academic work and research.
Within the book are three invaluable checklists: 1) 'Six questions
for critical thinking',2) 'Critical thinking skills in your written
work' and 3) 'Critical thinking, or relying on routine'. A
wonderful book for both Undergraduate and Masters' students and a
must for hard-pressed academics who wish to encourage and endorse
the need for critical thinking at all levels in all of their
students". Dr Ruth Davies, Associate Professor Child and Family
Health, Swansea University, UK"I did not intend to read this book
cover to cover but it was such a pleasure I did. The book by
Aveyard, Sharp and Woolliams achieves exactly what it sets out to
do and is a comprehensive and highly readable guide. In this little
gem the mysteries of critical thinking and writing are unpacked.
Useful tools, resources, activities and worked examples are
included and the reader is guided to develop their own skills. From
the initial challenge to explore their personal values, beliefs and
assumptions, through to how to adopt critical thinking in practice,
the reader is left in no doubt as to the valuable contribution this
book will make to developing their skills of critical thinking and
writing for professional practice." Ailsa Espie, Senior Lecturer,
Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, UK "Health and
social care professionals navigate through extensive quantities of
information in the course of their work. The ability to think
clearly and critically is fundamental for appraising and
implementing evidence and knowledge in practice. This book is an
excellent place to start learning these vital skills and I
recommend it to my students and to you." Dr Martin Webber,
Anniversary Reader in Social Work, University of York, UK"I would
recommend this book to any health care student, not just nurses,
that require help in starting out how to write critically in
essays, presentations, literature reviews and dissertations." Jade
Day, Student Nurse at Anglia Ruskin University, UK
This book answers all your students' questions on the nursing
research process. Restructured to follow their progress from being
a novice nurse researcher to an experienced one, it gives them the
knowledge to understand evidence-based practice and critical
appraisal and to succeed in their own projects. Key features of the
book are: Updated practical coverage of key methods such as
conducting a survey and a section on the Research Excellence
Framework International research examples in action Reflective
exercises A companion website including access to journal articles
and flashcards. It is essential reading for nursing undergraduates,
postgraduates and all new researchers.
This book answers all your students' questions on the nursing
research process. Restructured to follow their progress from being
a novice nurse researcher to an experienced one, it gives them the
knowledge to understand evidence-based practice and critical
appraisal and to succeed in their own projects. Key features of the
book are: Updated practical coverage of key methods such as
conducting a survey and a section on the Research Excellence
Framework International research examples in action Reflective
exercises A companion website including access to journal articles
and flashcards. It is essential reading for nursing undergraduates,
postgraduates and all new researchers.
Do you find research challenging to read? Do you struggle to get to
grips with a research paper? Understanding, critiquing and using
research is a key requirement of students studying nursing and
healthcare. This bookwill equip you with the skills you need to
understand research and use it in your practice and academic
assignments. The approach used in this book is unique: each chapter
focuses on a published research paper - one you might be asked to
read for a seminar or include in your academic work. In clear,
straightforward language, the authors take you through each paper
step by step, using it as a basis for exploring the underpinning
research method or design, and how it has been reported. Key
features: * Each chapter focuses on a different research method by
working through a relevant research paper * Identifies the main
skills you need for your course: understanding research methods and
critiquing articles * Written specifically for nursing and
healthcare students by experienced nursing and health care
lecturers * Develops your confidence in understanding research by
helping you to apply your knowledge to real research papers.
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