Introduction to Research in Health Sciences

by ShaneA.ThomasDipPubPolPhDMAPS (Author), StephenPolgarBSc(Hons)MSc (Author)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.93

  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.

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.49

  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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  Hardcover
  1991

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  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.