Research and Evidence-Based Practice : For Nursing, Health and Social Care Students

Research and Evidence-Based Practice is an accessible textbook for nursing, health and
social care students seeking to understand what research is and how it can
provide evidence for practice.

Through clear explanations, key case studies, questions and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of research anddevelop your own evidence-based practice. You will learn:

Why research is carried out, what the aims are, and why it matters.
How to search and review the literature and evaluate the quality of research
How research projects are designed, how participants are recruited, how data is collected and analysed, and how
research findings are communicated
About the costs of research and how it is funded
About the ethics of research in health and social care
How to review evidence and how evidence is used to improve the quality of care


This book will help you to demonstrate your understanding of research and evidence and to develop and promote best practice in health and social care.