Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences Fifth Edition - Couverture souple

Polgar, Stephen

 
9780443074295: Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences Fifth Edition
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0443074291 ISBN 13 : 9780443074295
Editeur : Churchill Livingstone, 2007

Synopsis

Like 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.

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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

    • Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

    Éditeur
    Churchill Livingstone
    Date d'édition
    2007
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    0443074291
    ISBN 13 
    9780443074295
    Reliure
    Broché
    Numéro d'édition
    5
    Nombre de pages
    344
    Coordonnées du fabricant
    non disponible
    Personne responsable
    non disponible

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