Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - Couverture souple

Polgar, Stephen; Thomas, Shane A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0443050392 ISBN 13 : 9780443050398

Editeur : Churchill Livingstone, 1995

Synopsis

This is the third edition of an introductory text intended to be of use specifically to nurses and allied health professionals, given the levels of further education and study that they are expected to attain following qualification in their speciality. The text covers quantitative research methodology in simple language with a straightforward approach. Each chapter concludes with self-assessment tests to ensure that the reader has understood what has been read. It demonstrates how to plan a research project, through subject selection to project design, collection and analysis of data, and presentation and critical evaluation of results. The new edition includes the following changes: sections have a general introduction linking and setting the chapters into broader context; sections conclude with a research-related discussion of more complex issues accompanied by problems with suggested answers; there is greater emphasis on critical evaluation of published research; and there is more guidance on formulating the research question, deciding on a hypothesis and writing a proposal.

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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: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0443050392
• ISBN 13: 9780443050398
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible