Measurement in Nursing and Health Research Book

Preface

Part I: Basic Principles of Measurement
An Introduction to Measurement
Operationalizing Nursing Concepts
Measurement Theories and Frameworks

Part II: Understanding Measurement Design
Strategies for Designing Measurement Tools and Procedures
Measurement Reliability
Validity of Measures, K.L. Soeken
Standardized Approaches to Measurement, T. L. Dremsa
Measurement Issues in Qualitative Research, J. E. Hupcey

Part III: Methods and Instruments for Collecting Data
Observational Methods
Content Analysis
Interview
Questionnaire
Delphi Technique
Q Methodology
Visual Analog Scales
Magnitude Estimation Scaling
Guidelines for Writing Multiple-Choice Items, K. L. Soeken
Measurement of Physiological Variables Using Biomedical Instrumentation, K. S. Stone, S. K. Frazier
Uses of Existing Administrative and National Databases, M. Johantgen
Collecting Sensitive Information
Selection & Use of Existing Instruments
Internet Data Collection
Computer-Based Testing, L. Jenkins

Part IV: Special Issues
Ethical Issues
Other Measurement Issues
Appendix A: Measurement Resources, N. Stair
Appendix B: Selected Existing Health Data Sources, M. Johantgen