Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Physical Therapy, Nursing
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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.
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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.

Supported by new interactive online version:

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