Covering the entire research process - from understanding theory to writing up your project - this book provides students with an easy-to-follow introduction to qualitative methods in nursing and healthcare. It offers straightforward guidance on key issues such as ethics and equips students with practical tools for approaching steps like searching and reviewing the literature.

It also:

• Provides a clear historical overview of nursing and healthcare research, helping deepen understanding of the field
• Shows students how to use literature to inform their choice of a research topic and research question
• Helps students develop a critical approach to their own thinking and practice.