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Reading research
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NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
literature review creates a comprehensive picture for the reader of the need for this research. The research design and method are well presented. That this project is a pilot study in preparation for the full size project is made clear. Observation and interview techniques are used in order to collect data and the researcher describes her experiences related to these. The results are presented with an appropriate amount of stastistical data. Interesting subheadings readily draw attention to the information and the graphs used can be easily interpreted. The detailed appendices and references complete the study. Because stress presents so frequently, this study is essential reading for those involved, not only in the administration and management of theatre nursing, but in all other areas of nursing. It will appeal to those with or without research experience. EDWINA GERRY
BSc(Hons) RGN OND RNT RCNT CertEd DipN(Lond)
Reading Research
M Ogier Scutari 1989 33pp
ISBN: l-871364-02-7
This delightful
little booklet,
$3.75
by a well-known
researcher, is essentially a beginners step-by-step guide to ‘making sense of and critically appraising published research reports. The content, derived from research workshops with introduces the reader, at an trained nurses, elementary level, to common research terms, concepts, different research designs, and the stages of the research process and report. It does not, nor does it intend to provide, an indepth coverage of the subject, but merely a starting point from which the reader can further develop. An attractive feature is the author’s teaching style, providing ‘tips’and ‘guidance’on reading, note-taking and evaluation and making the booklet very readable, and equally useful for individual or distance learning. However, due to the elementary level of the text the reader is likely to require some additional teacher support. In this context the booklet could be usefully recommended as introductory reading for basic students, or trained staff undertaking in-service/post/ basic courses as part of their on-going professional development. Generally, a very readable, introductory booklet that would be a useful addition to any School of Nursing library, and at a price that makes it accessible for individual purchase. SHEILA A Hocc;
nurse
MEd Post-Grad DipEd SRN SCM RNT
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
literature review creates a comprehensive picture for the reader of the need for this research. The research design and method are well presented. That this project is a pilot study in preparation for the full size project is made clear. Observation and interview techniques are used in order to collect data and the researcher describes her experiences related to these. The results are presented with an appropriate amount of stastistical data. Interesting subheadings readily draw attention to the information and the graphs used can be easily interpreted. The detailed appendices and references complete the study. Because stress presents so frequently, this study is essential reading for those involved, not only in the administration and management of theatre nursing, but in all other areas of nursing. It will appeal to those with or without research experience. EDWINA GERRY
BSc(Hons) RGN OND RNT RCNT CertEd DipN(Lond)
Reading Research
M Ogier Scutari 1989 33pp
ISBN: l-871364-02-7
This delightful
little booklet,
$3.75
by a well-known
researcher, is essentially a beginners step-by-step guide to ‘making sense of and critically appraising published research reports. The content, derived from research workshops with introduces the reader, at an trained nurses, elementary level, to common research terms, concepts, different research designs, and the stages of the research process and report. It does not, nor does it intend to provide, an indepth coverage of the subject, but merely a starting point from which the reader can further develop. An attractive feature is the author’s teaching style, providing ‘tips’and ‘guidance’on reading, note-taking and evaluation and making the booklet very readable, and equally useful for individual or distance learning. However, due to the elementary level of the text the reader is likely to require some additional teacher support. In this context the booklet could be usefully recommended as introductory reading for basic students, or trained staff undertaking in-service/post/ basic courses as part of their on-going professional development. Generally, a very readable, introductory booklet that would be a useful addition to any School of Nursing library, and at a price that makes it accessible for individual purchase. SHEILA A Hocc;
nurse
MEd Post-Grad DipEd SRN SCM RNT