Making Sense of Research: An Introduction for Health and Social Care Practitioners

by Gill Hek (Author), Gill Hek (Author), Pam Moule (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  The Third Edition of this introduction to research for students and professionals in health and social care now contains material on literature searching techniques, meta-analysis, data protection, and critical appraisal tools.

  Many people find research concepts difficult to grasp, but this book makes it easy by providing a straightforward guide to the basics.

  Topics covered include:

  - the role of research in health and social care

  - the research process

  - quantitative and qualitative approaches

  - how to develop critical skills, and

  - implementing research findings.

  The book also features a glossary of research terms and a critical appraisal framework.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.25

  Research is now a crucial function of health and social care practice. All professionals in these fields need to understand research and be able to apply it in their daily care. Making Sense of Research aims to demystify research by introducing the relevant and essential elements. The authors provide a foundation of research knowledge by explaining the role of research in health and social care, giving an overview of the research process and presenting a range of approaches both quantitative and qualitative. There is an emphasis on the development of critical skills and how to implement research findings in practice. Additionally, they cover ethical issues involved in research and the dissemination of evidence gained through research.

  This completely revised and updated Second Edition is an invaluable introductory text for students and qualified practitioners in the health and social care professions who have no prior training or experience in the area. It includes new material on internet research, and the examples and reading lists have been fully updated.