Clare L. Bennett

Generate and apply high-quality research in a nursing context with this accessible guide The production and application of rigorous, effective research can have a significant impact on nursing care. Notes On… Nursing Research offers an overview of nursing research, its relationship with clinical practice and patient outcomes, and its positive effects on the nursing professional. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental principles of nursing research, it moves through the stages of designing and conducting research studies before concluding with specific applications of research to clinical practice and patient care. Notes On… Nursing Research readers will also find: A step-by-step guide to formulating and answering a research questionDetailed discussion of research methodologies including data collection and analysis, inferential statistics, multivariate statistics, evidence synthesis, and much moreSpecific examples showing how research has improved patient care and outcomes Notes On… Nursing Research is ideal for undergraduate nurses, as well as a valuable resource for qualified and practicing nurses and other health professionals looking to develop their understanding of research.

Promoting Health and Wellbeing is an introductory textbook for nursing and healthcare students seeking to understand how to promote health and prevent ill health. Through clear explanations, case studies and activities, the book will help you to understand the principles of health promotion and how to apply them in your practice. You will learn: Theoretical perspectives of health promotion, health education and public healthHow to identify and apply models to support behaviour change and overcome barriers to changeHow health inequalities and social determinants of health affect public health practiceHow to enable, mediate and advocate in promoting physical and mental health and wellbeingHow to understand and implement evidence-based health promotion in practice This book will help you to develop the underpinning knowledge and skills you require to carry out your role in promoting health and wellbeing. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. The books feature clear explanations, scenarios, activities and case studies to help students get to grips with the subject quickly and easily. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsLeadershipMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingStudy Skills **Please note that the pdf ebook version of this title is a print replica version and you may not be able to add notes to it**

Leadership is an accessible introductory textbook for nursing, health and social care students seeking to develop their leadership skills. Offering practical advice underpinned by theoretical perspectives, the book will help you to understand the principles of effective leadership and apply them to your own practice. You will learn:What leadership is and what skills and qualities you need to become an effective leader. About leadership within the cultural context of your work environment. How to use leadership skills to influence outcomes in the workplace. The importance of the leader as a catalyst for change. How leaders influence policy development. How to identify your own strengths and weaknesses and create an action plan to develop your emerging leadership skills. This book will kick-start your leadership journey in health and social care and help you to exhibit and unleash your leadership potential. “I believe this book will help me to develop my leadership skills and give me a background knowledge on how leadership can be influenced by other factors and the skills needed to be an effective leader within my own career, which I feel every student reading this book would benefit from.” Review on studentnurseandbeyond.co.uk, April 2019 This title is an updated and revised version of Leadership in Health and Social Care: an introduction for emerging leaders, published in 2012. Essentials is a series of accessible, introductory textbooks for students in nursing, health and social care. New and forthcoming titles in the series: The Care ProcessCommunication SkillsMental HealthPromoting Health and WellbeingResearch and Evidence-based PracticeStudy Skills