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Introduction to Research by
Bridge the gap between research and practice with DePoy and Gitlin's Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 4th Edition. This completely updated, user-friendly text helps you better understand not only the research process, but also research designs and their applications to the real world of clinical practice. Covering multiple research strategies (including both qualitative and quantitative research), it gives you a balanced approach to various research traditions, addressing the key issues that are emerging in today's health care environment. Case examples provide real-life snapshots of what it is like to participate in different types of research processes, identify research dilemmas relevant to chapter subjects, and alert you to problems you might encounter. Authors make the topics more accessible, so research becomes more relevant - and topics come to life. Covers experimental-type, naturalistic, and mixed method design strategies to improve your ability to compare, contrast, and integrate different methods. Presents complex information clearly in a highly readable, and easy-to-understand, manner. Includes detailed discussions of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, a unique and balanced focus that makes this text more comprehensive than others in its field. NEW! Up-to-date research methods, strategies, and references, like digital sources, visual methods, and geographical analysis, give you the latest information on research in diverse areas of health and human services.
Conducting Clinical Research by
This is a step-by-step how-to manual for both experienced medical professionals and novices looking to enter the field of clinical studies. The book: Explains how to land a study on good terms; Provides tips for recruiting patient volunteers -- and keeping them happy; Offers easy strategies for co-ordinating studies; Demystifies regulatory requirements. With a comprehensive index and appendices, this book has been adopted by university health sciences programs across the country. The first edition was a Ben Franklin Awards 2007 Finalist and a 2007 Finalist in ForeWord Magazine's reference category for professional/technical books. New, expanded, and completely updated sections keep readers abreast of changes in the rapidly shifting global drug development industry, including new regulations affecting research, subject injury clauses, the unique needs of device and vaccine trials, the impact of HIPAA on U.S. research, cultural competency and health literacy, ethical considerations in clinical research, and how to survive audits.
Understanding Research Methods-7th Ed by
Designed for students who are getting lost in the details of research methods and not getting the big picture, this short book provides an overview of the essential concepts traditionally covered in a research methods class. *Lively examples on contemporary topics stimulate students' interest and show the relevance of research methods to their everyday lives. *Divided into short sections, this book makes it easy for you to give customized assignments. Assign only the sections your students need. *Shows students how to interpret statistics without computations. *Factual Questions at the end of each section allow students to check their comprehension. *Questions for Discussion stimulate classroom dialogue.
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy by
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy, Fourth Edition is an essential text for your nursing research course and provides students with a solid foundation and the tools they need to evaluate articles and research effectively. The Fourth Edition builds on the digital updates made to the previous edition and highlights the Matrix Method and the skills necessary to critically evaluate articles. The text also covers Method Maps, which teach students how to effectively construct a research study. The author leads students through the process of how to manage a quality literature review in the context of evidence-based practice. A case study highlighting a typical graduate student is woven throughout the text to illustrate the importance of literature reviews and evidence-based practice. Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy, Fourth Edition is appropriate for graduate level nursing courses as well as undergraduate Nursing Research courses that require literature reviews. Key Features: * Data Visualization: A Digital Exploration is an interactive, online appendix * The Matrix Method teaches the essential skills around literature evaluation * A real-life scenario case study is woven throughout each chapter to reinforce key concepts * Completely updated chapter on the guidelines for Methodological Review * Method Maps are introduced to convey the thought process around designing a research study Online Bonus! Each text purchase includes access to an online supplement for students. The Fourth Edition features a cutting-edge, interactive appendix. This digital exploration of Data Visualization includes new content, podcasts from the author, and supplemental resources such as TED talks. This is a fantastic student resource! For more information visit go.jblearning.com/matrixmethod
Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: a Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, 3E by
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The leading guide to the principles and clinical applications of evidence-based medicine--updated with new examples and new chapters A Doody's Core Title for 2019! Revised and updated to reflect the latest in medical research and evidence-based resources Practical focus and organization to guide clinicians through the fundamentals of using the medical literature to the more advanced strategies and skills for use in patient care, using the key questions to assess any new research: What are the results? How serious is the risk of bias? How do I apply the results to patient care? Updated real-world examples drawn from the medical literature New chapters that reflect the changing complexity of medical research and literature, including genetic association studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, network meta-analysis, noninferiority trials, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine and the theory of knowledge New emphasis on understanding the role of patient preferences and preappraised resources that provide updated evidence and evidence-based recommendations for practice
