Connections: Nursing Research, Theory, and Practice

This new text brilliantly discusses theory and research, the importance of the connection between the two, and the inter-linking cyclical connection between clinical practice, research and theory. Core chapters review major nursing theories, research tools related to each theory, review of researchconducted to support or advance each theory, and ideas for continued research. Finally, the text includes select reliable and valid nursing theory research tools to be used for research. More than just a theory and research text, this valuable resource helps students in the research process make the connection between a real world clinical question, nursing theory, appropriate research tools, and actual research.Approach of linking theory to research and both to clinical nursing practice is of substantial importance to further growth and development of the scientific basis of nursing and to improved nursing careSummarization of key nursing theories and status report of each theory in its developmental process provides foundation for connecting the theories to applicable research
Discussion of historic and current research related to these theories and of research approaches for each stated theory offers perspective on the growth of each theory and its usefulness to clinical practicePresentation of valid and reliable research tools for each stated theory reinforces the application of theory-based research to clinical practice, education, and administration
Chapter pedagogy of learning objectives, key terms, and bulleted summary points highlights and reinforces the key concepts of each chapter