Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - Couverture souple

Polgar, Stephen; Thomas, Shane A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 044306265X ISBN 13 : 9780443062650

Editeur : Churchill Livingstone, 2000

Synopsis

In the health sciences today, every student and practitioner must be able to employ research methods and techniques. Technological advances and an increasing demand to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and quality of health services, have ensured that the education of all health professionals now includes a study of research methods. "Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences" is essential reading for anyone wishing to undertake research or to read and interpret research findings in any of the health science disciplines. It covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology taking a very down-to-earth, straightforward approach. This informative text ensures that the readers can understand and utilise the latest advances in their area of clinical practice.

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: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 044306265X
• ISBN 13: 9780443062650
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italie