6. Theory in Research
CHAPTER 6 Theory in Research Chapter outline Why Is Theory Important? 59 What Is Theory? 60 Levels of Abstraction 61 Role of Theory in Design Selection 63 Theory in Experimental-Type Research 64 Theory in Naturalistic…
1. Research as an Important Way of Knowing
CHAPTER 1 Research as an Important Way of Knowing Chapter outline Why Is Research Necessary? 4 What Is Research? 6 Research as Multiple Systematic Strategies 7 Research as Thinking and Action Processes 7 Research…
2. Essentials of Research
CHAPTER 2 Essentials of Research Chapter outline Ten Essentials of Research 14 Identify a Philosophical Foundation 16 Frame a Research Problem 17 Determine and Evaluate Supporting Knowledge 18 Identify a Theory Base and Evaluate…
11. Setting the Boundaries of a Study
CHAPTER 11 Setting the Boundaries of a Study Chapter outline Why Set Boundaries to a Study? 142 Implications of Boundary Setting 143 Specifying the Scope of Participation: Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria 144 General…
25. Stories from the Field
CHAPTER 25 Stories from the Field Chapter outline Just Beginning 325 What Did You Expect? 326 In Search of Significance! 326 Is Health Care Effective? 326 Elevator Insight 326 A “Good” Research Subject 327 A “Bad”…
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 5 Skin, Hair, and Nails Equipment • Centimeter ruler (flexible, clear) • Flashlight with transilluminator • Handheld magnifying lens or dermatoscope (optional) • Wood’s lamp (to view fluorescing lesions) Examination Technique Findings Skin…
Neurologic System
Chapter 19 Neurologic System Equipment • Penlight • Familiar objects (coins, keys, paper clip) • Sterile needles • Cotton wisp • Tongue blades (one intact and one broken with pointed and rounded edges) • Cup of…
Female Genitalia
Chapter 15 Female Genitalia Equipment • Lamp or light source • Drapes • Speculum • Gloves • Water-soluble lubricant • Papanicolaou (Pap) smear/human papillomavirus (HPV) collection equipment • Collection device (wooden or plastic spatula; cervical brush or…
Chest and Lungs
Chapter 10 Chest and Lungs Equipment • Drape • Skin-marking pencil • Ruler and tape measure • Stethoscope with bell and diaphragm Examination Have patient sit, disrobed to waist. Technique Findings Chest and Lungs…
Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 18 Musculoskeletal System Equipment • Goniometer • Skin-marking pencil • Reflex hammer • Tape measure Examination Begin examination as patient enters rooms, observing gait and posture. During examination, note ease of movement when…
