Research Methods in Health: Foundations for Evidence-based Practice, Second Edition is an accessible text that introduces students to qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research methods, and demonstrates the relevance of research to health care practice.The text assumes no prior knowledge and shows novice researchers how and when to apply the most appropriate research methodology. The second edition includes a new chapter on 'Metasynthesis of Qualitative Research for Evidence-based Practice' and expanded coverage of how to critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative and mixed methods research.