Description

Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2nd Edition, introduces the principles of health research to nursing and midwifery students through practical case studies. Written by Lisa McKenna and Beverley Copnell and published by Routledge in January 2024, the book carries the subtitle A Practical Guide for Evidence-based Practice. Its purpose is to help you understand how research is designed and why it matters at the bedside. On this page you will find the full bibliographic details, an online FlipBook preview and the PDF eBook after purchase.

Who should read Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research?

• Undergraduate nursing students taking a first research or evidence-based practice unit.
• Midwifery students who want examples that speak to their own discipline, not only to nursing.
• Registered nurses and midwives returning to study or joining a quality improvement or audit project.
• Clinical educators looking for case-based material to introduce research concepts.

If research is new to you, pair this book with a guide on academic writing so you can turn what you read into assignments. Our overview of nursing textbooks for students shows where a research text fits in a typical programme.

What the book covers

According to the publisher, the defining feature of Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research is its approach: research principles are taught through practical case studies rather than abstract theory alone. As the title and subtitle make clear, the focus is on the fundamentals that nursing and midwifery students need to read, question and use research in evidence-based practice. Expect material on how research questions are framed, how different study designs work and how evidence connects to clinical decisions.

To see the exact chapters and how the case studies are presented, open the online FlipBook preview on this page and browse the table of contents before you buy.

About the 2nd Edition of Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research

This page offers the 2nd Edition, published by Routledge on 31 January 2024 (ISBN-13 9781032539546). If your university reading list names this book, check that it asks for the 2nd Edition: page references and chapter numbers can change between editions, and lecturers usually set readings against one specific version.

How to get the most from a research textbook

Research methods become much easier once you connect them to real papers. A few habits help:

1. Read one case, then one real article. After each case study, find a short published study on a topic from your placement and apply the same questions to it.
2. Build a glossary as you go. Terms such as sampling, validity or thematic analysis are easier to retain when you define them in your own words.
3. Practise appraisal on systematic reviews. Browsing summaries in the Cochrane Library shows how evidence is weighed before it reaches guidelines.
4. Test yourself. Close the book and explain a study design aloud; our article on active recall explains the method.

Format, preview and access

Not sure which digital format suits your studies? Read our guide on how to choose medical eBooks.

Related titles for nursing and midwifery research

• Essentials of Nursing Research, Tenth Edition: a widely used text focused on appraising evidence for practice.
• Writing for Nursing and Midwifery Students, 4th Edition: to turn your reading into well-structured assignments.
• Writing Literature Reviews, 7th Edition: when your course asks for a literature review or dissertation.
• Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 3rd Edition: the theory side that research often builds on.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is written as an introduction for students, and its case-study approach is designed to make research principles practical rather than abstract.

Which edition will I receive?

The 2nd Edition, published by Routledge in 2024. Check your reading list to confirm it matches the edition your course requires.

Are online resources from the publisher included?

No. You receive the book as a PDF eBook only. Publisher platforms, activation codes and supplementary resources are not included.

When can I start reading?

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