An Introduction to Research for Midwives [3 ed.] 9780702034909, 0702034908

Table of contents :
Front Cover
An Introduction toResearch for Midwives
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Midwifery, research and evidence-based practice
Three main players
Why evidence-based practice?
The rise of evidence-based practice in health care
Developments within midwifery
The evidence-based practice process
Research as evidence
Comparison between sources of evidence
Conducting research
Critiquing research
References
Chapter 2: Key concepts in research
Quantitative and qualitative research
Levels of questions in research
Variables
Concept definitions and operational definitions
Theoretical and conceptual frameworks
Reliability, validity, bias and rigour
Conducting research
Critiquing research
References
Chapter 3: The basic frameworkof research
Stage One: The Research Question
Stage Two: Reviewing The Literature
Stage Three: Planning The Study
Stage Four: Pilot
Stage Five: Data Collection
Stage Six: Data Analysis
Stage Seven: Conclusions And Recommendations
Stage Eight: Communication Of Findings
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 4: Qualitative researchapproaches
The contrast between quantitative and qualitative research
Qualitative research designs
Qualitative research within midwifery
Feminist research
Conducting research
Critiquing research
References
Chapter 5: Critiquing research articles
Applying a critiquing framework
Focus
Background
Aim (terms of reference)
Methodology
Main findings
In the end
Critiquing qualitative research
Conducting research
Critiquing research
References
Chapter 6: Reviewing the literature
The process of reviewing the literature
Sourcing the literature
Extracting relevant details
Common questions
Writing the review
Conducting research
Critiquing research
References
Chapter 7: The research question
The role of the research question
Types of research questions
Constructing a research question
The hypothesis
Conducting research
Critiquing research
References
Chapter 8: Ethics and research
Historical Development Of Ethical Principles
Nursing And Midwifery Guidelines
Research Governance
Local Research Ethics Committees
Ethical Principles Concerning Basic Human Rights
Problems In Research
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 9: Surveys
The Survey
The Use Of Questionnaires
Questionnaire Design
Details Of How To Return Questionnaires
On-Line Surveys
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 10: Interviews
Definition
Interview Structure
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Interviews
Principles In The Use Of Interview
Telephone Interviews
Focus Groups
Interviewing Skills
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 11: Observation
What Is Observation?
Why Use Observation?
Structured Observation
Unstructured Observations
Recording In Observational Studies
Advantages Of Observation
Disadvantages Of Observation
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 12: Experiments
Why Are Experiments Special?
Characteristics Of Experimental Design
The Hypothesis
Types Of Experiments
Threats To Validity
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Ex Post Facto Studies
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 13: Statistics in research
Common Attitudes To Statistics
A Simple Difference
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 14: Sampling methods
Why Sample?
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Sampling Methods
Experimental Sampling Approaches
Quasi-Experimental And Ex Post Facto Designs
Survey Methods
Qualitative Approaches
Sample Size
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Chapter 15: The challenge of the future
Closing The Credibility Gap Between Producing And Using Research
Why Is There So Little Midwifery Research?
Why Don’T Midwives Make More Use Of Research?
How Can We Improve The Situation?
Developing A Dynamic Research Culture In Midwifery
Conducting Research
Critiquing Research
References
Glossary of Common Research Terms
Index

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