Research andEvidence-Based Practice is an accessible textbook for nursing, health andsocial care students seeking to understand what research is and how it canprovide evidence for practice.Through clear explanations, key case studies, questions andactivities, the book will help you to understand the principles of research anddevelop your own evidence-based practice. You will learn:Why research is carried out, what the aims are,and why it mattersHow to search and review the literature andevaluate the quality of researchHow research projects are designed, howparticipants are recruited, how data is collected and analysed, and howresearch findings are communicatedAbout the costs of research and how it is fundedAbout the ethics of research in health andsocial careHow to review evidence and how evidence is usedto improve the quality of careThis book will help you to demonstrate your understanding ofresearch and evidence and to develop and promote best practice in health andsocial care.