Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

by Shane A. Thomas DipPubPol PhD MAPS (Author), Stephen Polgar BSc(Hons) MSc (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $4.32

  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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  Paperback
  1988

  $13.31

  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.

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  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.39

  The aim of this text is to introduce students in the health sciences to research methods. The form and content of the book reflect the authors' experience in teaching research methods to health sciences students, including those studying nursing, physiotherapy, podiatry, medical records administration, medicine, pharmacy, prosthetics and orthotics, psychology, occupational therapy and orthoptics. It also draws on the authors' experience in research supervision and research consultancy. The text takes into account both the educational needs of the students and professional practice and research. Additional information in this second edition includes a glossary of research terms and new sections on observation, interviews and qualitative methods. Improvements have also been made to other chapters.