Research Methodology In The Health Sciences A Quick Reference Guide

Author : Prasanta Kumar Bhattacharya
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 126046329X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methodology in the Health Sciences: A Quick Reference Guide written by Prasanta Kumar Bhattacharya and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Concise, readable, and easy to navigate—a practical and thorough guide to conducting efficient and effective medical research Whether you’re a student, scholar, faculty member, or practicing healthcare professional Research Methodology in the Health Sciences helps you improve your research skills and critically appraise original research and apply it in evidence-based patient care. This peerless guide describes the principles of biostatistics and provides detailed examples to build your comprehension of the utility and applicability of bio-statistical tests, without going into the mathematical details of such tests. You’ll find accessible coverage of the principles of biomedical ethics in research and publication, review of the medical literature, how to write a dissertation, how to prepare and submit a research manuscript for publication in a journal, how to apply for a research grant to funding agencies, and much more. To enhance the learning process, all examples drawn exclusively from real healthcare scenarios. Research Methodology in the Health Sciences covers: Planning a research study Writing a dissertation Types of studies in clinical research Observational and interventional studies Approaches to qualitative research Ethics in medical research Biostatistics and descriptive statistics Approaches to statistical inference

Author : Judith Garrard
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763771864
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy written by Judith Garrard and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy helps students and practitioners better understand scientific literature by instilling the essential skills (via the matrix method) needed to critically evaluate article findings. the fundamental principles of searching, organizing, reviewing, and synthesizing are covered at the most basic level. Visual examples and a single case study are woven throughout the text. This easy-to-read and practical reference is an invaluable aid to students, researchers, and practitioners. the Third Edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect the switch

Author : Ivy Bourgeault
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446248461
Total Pages : 788 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Methods in Health Research written by Ivy Bourgeault and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-08-19 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Methods in Health Research is a comprehensive and authoritative source on qualitative research methods. The Handbook compiles accessible yet vigorous academic contributions by respected academics from the fast-growing field of qualitative methods in health research and consists of: - A series of case studies in the ways in which qualitative methods have contributed to the development of thinking in fields relevant to policy and practice in health care. - A section examining the main theoretical sources drawn on by qualitative researchers. - A section on specific techniques for the collection of data. - A section exploring issues relevant to the strategic place of qualitative research in health care environments. The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Methods in Health Research is an invaluable source of reference for all students, researchers and practitioners with a background in the health professions or health sciences.

Author : Jamalludin Bin Ab Rahman
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9812879250
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brief Guidelines for Methods and Statistics in Medical Research written by Jamalludin Bin Ab Rahman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a practical guide to methods and statistics in medical research. It includes step-by-step instructions on using SPSS software for statistical analysis, as well as relevant examples to help those readers who are new to research in health and medical fields. Simple texts and diagrams are provided to help explain the concepts covered, and print screens for the statistical steps and the SPSS outputs are provided, together with interpretations and examples of how to report on findings. Brief Guidelines for Methods and Statistics in Medical Research offers a valuable quick reference guide for healthcare students and practitioners conducting research in health related fields, written in an accessible style.

Author : Suresh Sharma
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 8131246485
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methodology and Biostatistics - E-book written by Suresh Sharma and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essentials of Research Methodology and Biostatistics—A Comprehensive Guide for Health Care Professionals is a precisely written textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, clinical psychology and other allied health care profession students. The book is an excellent attempt towards introducing the students and faculty members to the various research methodologies adopted in the field of health sciences to record health-related data. Salient Features Easy to follow: An applied, user-friendly textbook with self-explanatory simple language and presentation for the students. An example-oriented book: Plenty of examples to equip the students to prepare for exams as well as independently conduct their research activities. Illustrative presentation: Diagrammatic and tabular presentation of content to facilitate quick review and recall of important concepts. Systematic and logical organization: Content organized in systematic and logical manner to facilitate better understanding. Qualitative and quantitative research methods, analysis: Adequate coverage of quantitative as well as qualitative research process, methodology and analysis. Authentic content: Content reviewed, authenticated by a panel of renowned faculty members/experts. Unique content: Several unique topics such as sample size calculation, uses of different parametric and nonparametric statistical tests, methods, qualitative research process, and analysis included, with practical examples from Indian scenario, which are rarely found in other research methodology books. Enormous knowledge in a nutshell: In-depth coverage of all aspects of research methodology and biostatistics in a concise manner. Review questions: About 150 end-of-chapter MCQs, a useful resource for the readers to review their preparation for the university exams and also to prepare for qualifying entrance exams for postgraduate and doctoral courses.

Author : Stephen Polgar
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702046698
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences E-Book written by Stephen Polgar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular textbook provides a concise, but comprehensive, overview of health research as an integrated, problem-solving process. It bridges the gap between health research methods and evidence-based clinical practice, making it an essential tool for students embarking on research. Practitioners also benefit from guidance on interpreting the ever-expanding published research in clinical and scientific journals, to ensure their practice is up to date and evidence-based and to help patients understand information obtained online. Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach Gives examples directly related to the health sciences Each chapter contains a self-assessment test so that the reader can be sure they know all the important points Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research Online interactive self-assessment tests: Multiple choice questions True or false questions Short answer questions Log on to evolve.elsevier.com/Polgar/research and register to access the above assets.

Author : Judith Green
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446260046
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Qualitative Methods for Health Research written by Judith Green and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-03-18 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The new edition of Green and Thorogood's Qualitative Methods for Health Research presents a great choice for professors teaching courses across the health care spectrum due to its authors' ability to give students a diverse buffet designed to whet appetites and increase hunger for more qualitative research nourishment' - The Weekly Qualitative Report Suitable for researchers and students in the fields of public health, health services research, nursing and health promotion, Qualitative Methods for Health Research provides a thorough and practical introduction to designing, conducting and appraising qualitative research. Qualitative Methods for Health Research is full of easy-to-follow guidance on how to apply core research skills to health research. Drawing on over twenty years experience of teaching methodology, Green and Thorogood cover the essentials of the theory and principles of applied research in an accessible way. Using examples from a range of settings, this book introduces readers to the key debates in qualitative methodology; issues in designing ethical, feasible and rigorous projects; the main ways of collecting and analysing qualitative data and ways of appraising and writing qualitative research. This new, Second Edition covers developments in systematic reviews of qualitative research and analysis, and includes a chapter focusing on practical issues of qualitative work within applied health research programmes. Key features include: - Case studies - Chapter summaries and key points - Glossary Qualitative Methods for Health Research is an invaluable introduction for both health professionals and students with little prior knowledge of social theory. Judith Green is a Reader in Sociology of Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Nicki Thorogood is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Health Research Methodology written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 1992 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Christopher J. L. Cunningham
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118594363
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences written by Christopher J. L. Cunningham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-06 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to behavioral and social science research methods in the health sciences Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences is designed to develop and facilitate the ability to conduct research and understand the practical value of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting behavioral and social science research findings in the health science and medical fields. The book provides complete coverage of the process behind these research methods, including information-gathering, decision formation, and results presentation. Examining the application of behavioral and social science research methodologies within the health sciences, the book focuses on implementing and developing relevant research questions, collecting and managing data, and communicating various research perspectives. An essential book for readers looking to possess an understanding of all aspects of conducting research in the health science field, Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences features: Various research designs that are appropriate for use in the health sciences, including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs Step-by-step coverage of single-factor and multifactor studies as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods Accessible chapter explanations, real-world examples, and numerous illustrations throughout Guidance regarding how to write about research within the formatting styles of the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association The book is an excellent educational resource for healthcare and health service practitioners and researchers who are interested in conducting and understanding behavioral and social science research done within the health sciences arena. The book is also a useful resource for students taking courses in the fields of medicine, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and the health sciences.

Author : Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781475146127
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Science Research written by Anol Bhattacherjee and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.