Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Physical Therapy, Nursing
| Author: | Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas | ISBN: | 9780702046698 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences UK | Publication: | August 22, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Churchill Livingstone | Language: | English |
| Author: | Stephen Polgar, Shane A. Thomas |
| ISBN: | 9780702046698 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences UK |
| Publication: | August 22, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Churchill Livingstone |
| Language: | English |
This popular textbook provides a concise, but comprehensive, overview of health research as an integrated, problem-solving process. It bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. Practitioners also benefit from guidance on interpreting the ever-expanding published research in clinical and scientific journals, to ensure their practice is up to date and evidence-based and to help patients understand information obtained online.
- Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon
- Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach
- Gives examples directly related to the health sciences.
- Each chapter contains a self-assessment test to that the reader can sure they know all the important points.
- Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research.
Supported by new interactive online version:
- Multiple-choice questions - with answers
- Self-assessment exercises - with answers
- Section 5 Data collection and Section 6 Descriptive Statistics to include examples of interactive online working.
This popular textbook provides a concise, but comprehensive, overview of health research as an integrated, problem-solving process. It bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. Practitioners also benefit from guidance on interpreting the ever-expanding published research in clinical and scientific journals, to ensure their practice is up to date and evidence-based and to help patients understand information obtained online.
- Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon
- Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach
- Gives examples directly related to the health sciences.
- Each chapter contains a self-assessment test to that the reader can sure they know all the important points.
- Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research.
Supported by new interactive online version:
- Multiple-choice questions - with answers
- Self-assessment exercises - with answers
- Section 5 Data collection and Section 6 Descriptive Statistics to include examples of interactive online working.
