, READING,
UNDERSTANDING,
AND APPLYING
Nursing
Research
Fifth Edition
JJames
ames A. Fain, PhD, RN
RN,
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described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional
standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation.
The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and
new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution
is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Fain, James A., 1953- author.
Title: Reading, understanding, and applying nursing research / James A. Fain.
Other titles: Nursing research
Description: Fifth edition. | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2017] | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016058717 | ISBN 9780803660410
Subjects: | MESH: Nursing Research–methods | Research Design
Classification: LCC RT81.5 | NLM WY 20.5 | DDC 610.73072–dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016058717
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal
use of specific clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee
of $.25 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For
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payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is:
978-0-8036-6041-0/17 0 + $.25.
6041_FM_i-x.indd ii 1/18/2017 5:28:06 PM
, To Linda
and our children,
Lauren, Jillian, and Timothy
6041_FM_i-x.indd iii 1/18/2017 5:28:06 PM
UNDERSTANDING,
AND APPLYING
Nursing
Research
Fifth Edition
JJames
ames A. Fain, PhD, RN
RN,
N, BC
BC-ADM, FA
FAAN
N
Associate Dean for Academi
Academic ic Affairs
Affair
irrs
University of Ma Massachusetts
assac
ssachu
huseett
ttss Me
M
Medical
diccal Schoo
di School
ol
ol
Graduate
Grad
Gr aduate Scho
ad School
ooll of NNursing
ursing
55 LLake
aakke Av
Ave.
A e. N
North
orth
or th
Worcester,
W orcester,
rc
rc Massa
Massachusetts
saachus
chus
ch usetts
6041_FM_i-x.indd i 1/18/2017 5:28:03 PM
, F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2017 by F. A. Davis Company
Copyright © 2004, 2009, 2013 by F. A. Davis Company. All rights reserved. This book is
protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in the United States of America
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Senior Acquisitions Editor: Susan Rhyner
Editorial Assistant: Sean West
Design and Illustration Manager: Carolyn O’Brien
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research,
recommended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher
have done everything possible to make this book accurate, up-to-date, and in accord with
accepted standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not
responsible for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and
make no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice
described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional
standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation.
The reader is advised always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and
new information regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution
is especially urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Fain, James A., 1953- author.
Title: Reading, understanding, and applying nursing research / James A. Fain.
Other titles: Nursing research
Description: Fifth edition. | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2017] | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016058717 | ISBN 9780803660410
Subjects: | MESH: Nursing Research–methods | Research Design
Classification: LCC RT81.5 | NLM WY 20.5 | DDC 610.73072–dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016058717
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal
use of specific clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the
Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee
of $.25 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For
those organizations that have been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of
payment has been arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is:
978-0-8036-6041-0/17 0 + $.25.
6041_FM_i-x.indd ii 1/18/2017 5:28:06 PM
, To Linda
and our children,
Lauren, Jillian, and Timothy
6041_FM_i-x.indd iii 1/18/2017 5:28:06 PM
