Chapter 1
Introduction to Nursing Research
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this chapter the learner will be able to:
Identify the types of knowledge used by nurses in their practice
Discuss the historical developments of nursing research
Explain the meaning and definition of research
Differentiate between research in nursing and nursing research
Differentiate between problem-solving, scientific method, and research
Explain basic and applied research
Identify the characteristics of nursing research and researcher
Discuss the significance of nursing research
Explain research utilization
Differentiate between research utilization and evidence-based practice
Discuss various aspects of evidence-based practice
Define evidence-based research
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