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January 2021–March 2021

Essentials of Nursing Research: Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice, 10th Edition By Denise F. Polit and Cheryl Tatano Beck

Updated to reflect the latest innovations in research methods, this worldwide bestseller helps you learn how to confidently read and critically appraise research reports, speak the language of nursing research, and develop an appreciation of research to enhance nursing practice. AJN award-winning authors Denise Polit and Cheryl Beck clearly and concisely present research essentials, dig into the research steps, and explore quantitative and qualitative research to ignite your curiosity and guide you in the pursuit of thoughtful and effective appraisals of evidence. „ UPDATED! Research insights reflect the latest, most relevant considerations for today’s evolving nursing practice, including new coverage of quality improvement (QI) projects, clinical significance, comparative effectiveness research (CER), and systematic reviews. „ UPDATED! New organization simplifies the presentation of complex topics and better facilitates the use of research evidence in nursing practice. „ Clear, approachable writing makes difficult ideas easily digestible,

even to readers with no prior knowledge of technical terms. „ Critical Appraisal Guidelines walk you through studies and highlight aspects amenable to evaluation by research consumers. „ Research Examples and Critical Thinking Exercises emphasize important points and sharpen your critical thinking skills. „ Tips help you confidently translate abstract notions of research methods into concrete applications. „ Colorful tables, figures, and examples engage your attention and reinforce your understanding. „ Chapter Objectives emphasize essential information in each chapter. „ Key Terms familiarize you with common research terms. „ Bulleted Summary Points highlight key takeaways at a glance. North American Edition / Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-4185-1 / ($96.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$115.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Only International Edition / Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-4188-2 / ($96.99 / £39.99 / €46.00 / AU$N/A) World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx. 512 pp. / February 2021