title: An overview of evaluation research methods with implications for nursing staff development.
abstract: This article presents an overview of evaluation research methods. A clear distinction is made between evaluation research and research methods, and evaluation research and quality assurance. Examples from nursing staff development are used to illustrate selected evaluation research methods.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Hamilton
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000379:methods*; D013192:Staff Development