Though slogans such as 'nursing must be a research-based profession' have been around for a long time, recent initiatives such as Nursing Development Units (NDUs), quality assurance and evidence-based practice have moved nursing to the forefront amongst health professions in taking seriously the promotion of rational care based on a critical appraisal of past practices and the evaluation of new ideas and techniques. This is the first book to examine research and development in clinical nursing practice. It explains how to do it and how to apply it.

Brenda Roe PhD, RN, FRSH, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Human Ageing, University of Liverpool. Formerly Senior Research Fellow, Health Services Research Unit, University of Oxford.

Christine Webb BA, MSc, PhD, RN, RSCN, RNT, Professor of Health Studies, Institute of Health Studies, University of Plymouth. Formerly Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing Studies, University of Manchester.