Excellent, well written text to assist course students and our own staff. Teacher practitioner

The aspiration of creating a workforce of research-minded and aware practitioners has been a long-standing challenge for nursing. There is no shortage of textbooks on research methods and methodologies in health care. What sets Fundamental Aspects of Research for Nurses apart is that it focuses on basic ideas and principles. Sue Dyson and Peter Norrie aim to introduce nurses to the world of research by adhering to traditional conventions and presenting theoretical concepts in an accessible and digestible style. Its eight chapters comprehensively deal with qualitative and quantitative research methods and methodologies in a simple, practical, informative and relevant manner. I particularly like the use of everyday examples to stimulate interest and illustrate the relevance of research to clinical practice and patient care. Helpful explanations of the many research concepts are offered, together with a range of simple exercises to enhance understanding and engage readers. If you are new to research and have a limited budget, this book is a worthwhile expense. John Albarran, Reader in Critical Care Nursing, University of the West of England, Bristol in Nursing Standard, Volume 25, No 31, April 6-12 2011-06-28