Keywords

case-control research, cohort studies, descriptive research, evidence-based practice, evidence hierarchy, exploratory research, nonexperimental research designs, predictive correlative studies, qualitative studies

Authors

1. Glasofer, Amy DNP, RN, NE-BC
2. Townsend, Ann B. DRNP, RN, ANP-C, CNS-C

Abstract

Abstract: To support evidence-based nursing practice, the authors provide guidelines for appraising research based on quality, quantity, and consistency. This article, the second of a three-part series, focuses on nonexperimental research designs.