In an engaging and accessible introduction for student nurses, Introduction to Nursing Research: Developing Research Awareness explains the hows and whys of nursing research, stressing its influence on policy and improving patient care. The book delivers a comprehensive guide to the research process and addresses questions such as: What is research? What is its importance to nursing, nurses, patients, and policy makers? Why is it such an exciting discipline?

Highlights:

• Emphasizes the practical use of nursing research and its role in developing
  clinical practice
• Includes case studies drawn from the authors' extensive experience in the field
  that illustrate how research is executed and implemented
• Features summary boxes, examples, and reader-focused activities to help develop
  awareness and understanding

This book is relevant to all fields of nursing and all aspects of research. It is an essential resource for both the nursing undergraduate as well as nurses who are new to research.

'Thinking about doing research can be difficult, time consuming and for some overwhelming. This book is a useful partner in breaking this down in to a manageable task.' -- Dr Camille Cronin, University of Essex 'This is a useful introductory text, which is clearly presented and focused to the target audience.The sequencing is effective, with good contextualisation of the content and its relevance to nursing practice...I will recommend it to the library and students.' -- Jenifer Braithwaite, University Campus Suffolk

Andree Le May - BSc (Hons) PhD, RGN, PGCE(A), FRSPH. Professor of Nursing, University of Southampton, UK Susan Holmes - BSc (Hons) PhD, SRN, FRSPH, CMS. Director of Research and Development & Professor of Nursing, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK