Measurement in Nursing and Health ResearchWinner of an AJN Book of the Year Award!. Now in its third edition, this classic text on the how-to's of measurement presents the basic principles and terminology, along with practical information, on how to design and implement measurement instruments in nursing and health care. The book is for nurses in a variety of roles, including student, educator, clinician, researcher, administrator, and consultant. An appendix of data sources and other measurement resources, including internet sites, completes the book. |
Contents
| 79 | |
Methods and Instruments for Collecting Data | 229 |
Special Issues | 365 |
Measurement Resources | 415 |
Selected Health Data Sources | 427 |
Index | 433 |
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