Understanding Research and Evidence-based Practice - Couverture souple

Lindsay, Bruce

 
9781906052010: Understanding Research and Evidence-based Practice
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1906052018 ISBN 13 : 9781906052010
Editeur : Reflect Press Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

This accessible textbook provides a user-friendly and interactive introduction to research and evidence-based practice in health and social care. It is aimed at students in Further Education on Foundation Degree courses and in the first year of a Nursing or Social Work diploma or undergraduate programme in higher education. The book assumes no prior knowledge of health and social care research on the part of the reader and uses straightforward language, supported by illustrative graphs and figures, to describe the research process and the ways in which evidence is used to change and develop care. Content is structured in a logical fashion. The text begins by defining key terms, then takes the reader along a pathway from the creation of initial research questions or objectives, through the design and undertaking of a research project, the adoption of findings in practice and the ongoing audit and evaluation of new practice to ensure its continued effectiveness. Exercises and case studies support student learning and the author's personal reflections on the research process make this a lively and engaging text. Contents: INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Making Sense of the Research Process. 1 Identifying the research aim. 2 Reviewing the literature. 3 Designing a study the choice of methods. 4 Can it be done? Ethical approval and resources. 5 Recruitment and data collection. 6 Data analysis. 7 What do we know now? SECTION 2 Using Evidence in Practice 8 Reviewing the evidence making decisions about quality. 9 Putting the evidence into practice. 10 Audit and evaluation. 11 Closing the circle: issues for the future. REFERENCES INDEX

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Revue de presse

Bruce Lindsay has produced a clearly articulated and informative text. It may not turn the reader into a researcher, but it will help readers to have a clearer understanding of the research process, how to scrutinise research evidence and evaluate its usefulness for clinical practice. The first of its two parts, 'Understanding research', has seven chapters covering key aspects of the research process, including identifying the research aim, designing a study, recruitment and data collection, and how to communicate research findings. The two chapters on reviewing the literature and data analysis will be particularly useful to those new to research. Part two, 'Evidence-based practice', offers chapters on reviewing the evidence, putting evidence into practice, audit and evaluation, and issues for the future. The book provides cases to illustrate crucial issues and key learning points summarising the main concepts. It is an accessible, informative introduction to research and evidence-based practice for those new to the research and evidence-based practice agenda. --(Nursing Standard, 3 September Vol. 22 no 52)

'I feel this is an extremely useful book for students engaging in research projects and for academics as a teaching resource. The layout and presentation of the book is user-friendly and will appeal to those who prefer issues/concepts to be explored in language that can be easily understood'. --(Lecturer, University of the West of England)

'This is an excellent book for undergraduates and I believe will be widely used. I shall certainly be recommending it to my students. Beautifully laid out as a research project would unfold, terms clearly defined and their uses addressed in a comprehensive but not overwhelming manner. Well done Bruce Lindsay!' --(Lecturer, University of Southampton)

'I feel this is an extremely useful book for students engaging in research projects and for academics as a teaching resource. The layout and presentation of the book is user-friendly and will appeal to those who prefer issues/concepts to be explored in language that can be easily understood'. --(Lecturer, University of the West of England)

'This is an excellent book for undergraduates and I believe will be widely used. I shall certainly be recommending it to my students. Beautifully laid out as a research project would unfold, terms clearly defined and their uses addressed in a comprehensive but not overwhelming manner. Well done Bruce Lindsay!' --(Lecturer, University of Southampton)

'I feel this is an extremely useful book for students engaging in research projects and for academics as a teaching resource. The layout and presentation of the book is user-friendly and will appeal to those who prefer issues/concepts to be explored in language that can be easily understood'. --(Lecturer, University of the West of England)

'This is an excellent book for undergraduates and I believe will be widely used. I shall certainly be recommending it to my students. Beautifully laid out as a research project would unfold, terms clearly defined and their uses addressed in a comprehensive but not overwhelming manner. Well done Bruce Lindsay!' --(Lecturer, University of Southampton)

Présentation de l'éditeur

This accessible textbook provides a user-friendly and interactive introduction to research and evidence-based practice in health and social care. It is aimed at students in Further Education on Foundation Degree courses and in the first year of a Nursing or Social Work diploma or undergraduate programme in higher education. The book assumes no prior knowledge of health and social care research on the part of the reader and uses straightforward language, supported by illustrative graphs and figures, to describe the research process and the ways in which evidence is used to change and develop care. Content is structured in a logical fashion. The text begins by defining key terms, then takes the reader along a pathway from the creation of initial research questions or objectives, through the design and undertaking of a research project, the adoption of findings in practice and the ongoing audit and evaluation of new practice to ensure its continued effectiveness. Exercises and case studies support student learning and the author's personal reflections on the research process make this a lively and engaging text. Contents: INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Making Sense of the Research Process. 1 Identifying the research aim. 2 Reviewing the literature. 3 Designing a study the choice of methods. 4 Can it be done? Ethical approval and resources. 5 Recruitment and data collection. 6 Data analysis. 7 What do we know now? SECTION 2 Using Evidence in Practice 8 Reviewing the evidence making decisions about quality. 9 Putting the evidence into practice. 10 Audit and evaluation. 11 Closing the circle: issues for the future. REFERENCES INDEX

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Éditeur
Reflect Press Ltd
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1906052018
ISBN 13 
9781906052010
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
160
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible