Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - Couverture souple

Polgar, Stephen; Thomas, Shane A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0443036071 ISBN 13 : 9780443036071

Editeur : Churchill Livingstone, 1988

Synopsis

This volume is aimed at all health science students and is designed to be an introduction to the concepts and basic techniques of research and statistics. It uses examples from a range of health science related situations to help students understand how research affects their professional life and how they can use it to help clients. The text assumes no prior knowledge of research methods or statistics and provides questions and answers for self-assessment. An analysis is also given of published research.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The advancement of knowledge and practice in health care depends on the education of individuals who are competent in undertaking health research and evaluations. Research is fundamental to the health sciences. Technological advances and an increasing demand to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and quality of health services have ensured that research is a high priority for the health care industry.
Consistent with the previous versions, the fifth edition of An Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences has two overall aims. 1) To introduce the fundamental principles of research methodology and explain how these principles are applied for conducting research in the health sciences. 2) To demonstrate how evidence produced through research is applied to solving problems in everday health care.
This book is written in an accessible style. It maintains the traditions of the previous editions, with examples, questions, feedback sections, and an extensive glossary.
In addition, this new edition:

includes a chapter focussing on the use of qualitative methods in health research

includes a chapter for discussing systematic reviews and meta-analyses

contains more revision questions

contains updated figures

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Churchill Livingstone
• Date d'édition: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0443036071
• ISBN 13: 9780443036071
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie