This book is essential reading for research in any of the health science disciplines. This new edition covers quantitative and qualitative research methodology in simple language with a straightforward approach. Each chapter contains a self-assessment test, discussion, and questions and answers so readers can assess their progress. Thistext ensures that students can understand and utilize the latest advances in their area of clinical practice. The book combines a thorough grounding in practical research skills with a down-to-earth approach.
<li>Uses simple language and demystifies the jargon</li>Provides built-in feedback so that the reader can assess their progress and understanding<li>Gives examples directly related to the health sciences</li>Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research<li>Increased extent by approximately 20 pages</li>Improved layout with larger page size and 2 column format<li>Better use of boxes and background shading to display equations and tables so that they stand out more from the text</li>More on qualitative research<li>Examples of published research material (extracts from theses and journal articles) are used to illustrate the text</li>Stronger links between the sections on different stages of research<li>Completely new chapter on the single case</li>Completely new chapter on communication<li>More throughout on scientific communication; ethics; patient confidentiality; the truthful presentation of results.</li>

Introduction to Research in Health Sciences

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Thomas DipPubPol PhD MAPS, Shane A.

Biological Sciences

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This comprehensive text serves as a practical, guide to preparing a written research report. It also provides a checklist for thesis preparation to ensure that no steps or key components are overlooked. Researchers will be able to present results and findings to examiners and fellow clinicians in an accessible format.
<li>Follows a logical, step-by-step sequence</li>Provides a checklist for thesis preparation<li>Focuses specifically on reporting health science research</li>Written in a readable style with the minimum use of jargon

How to Write Health Sciences Papers, Dissertations and Theses

Literature & Fiction

Like the previous versions, the fifth edition of An Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences has two overall aims. 1) To introduce the fundamental principles of research methodology and explain how these principles are applied for conducting research in the health sciences. 2) To demonstrate how evidence produced through research is applied to solving problems in everday health care. This book is written in an accessible style. It maintains the traditions of the previous editions, with examples, questions, feedback sections, and an extensive glossary.
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<li>Uses simple language and demystifies the jargon</li>
<li>Provides built-in feedback for readers to assess their own progress</li>
<li>Gives examples relating directly to the health sciences</li>
<li>Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research</li>
<li>Addresses qualitative as well as quantitative research issues</li>
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<li>Includes a chapter focussing on the use of qualitative methods in health research</li>
<li>Includes a chapter for discussing systematic reviews and meta-analyses</li>
<li>Contains more revision questions Increased emphasis throughout on evidence based concepts</li>
<li>More and updated discussion of qualitative research methods</li>
<li>New section on basic epidemiological concepts as a research approach</li>
<li>More discussion of analysis and use of administrative and secondary data sets as research resources</li>
<li>Complete rewrite of the chapter on causal research</li>
<li>Stronger links between the sections on different stages of research</li>
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Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

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Now in its 7th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based. 
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<li>Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon </li>
<li>Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach</li>
<li>Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research</li>
<li>Fully updated online interactive self-assessment tests including MCQs, true or false questions and short answer questions.</li> </ul>

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Nueva edición del texto que realiza un abordaje básico y asequible de cómo llevar a cabo una investigación científica. Para ello es esencial conocerlos fundamentos de los principale métodos utilizados, sus características, requerimientos y las condiciones en las que hay que escoger el mas adecuado. A destacarqué, en la medida de lo posible, el contenido está presentado para todos aquellos estudiantes que no son expertos ni benos conocedores de términos y conceptos matemáticos. Entre las principales novedades de esta edición cabe destacar; 1) abordaje "centrado en el paciente" 2) introducción de un nuevo capítulo de "Medicina Traslacional", 3) nuevos contenidos pertenecientes a metodologías mixtas, 4) impacto económico en la Salud Pública y 5) un mayor grado de "discusión" de las guías clínicas, así como de los métodos de revisión sistemáticos. El libro hace un recorrido por todo el proceso de investigación científica, lo que desemboca en una correcta práctica clínica basada en la evidencia. Así, este contenidos esi mprescindible para todo aquel estudiante que necesite ejercer su profesión en el ámbito de la medicina y en general de las Ciencias de la Salud. 
Nueva edición del texto que realiza un abordaje básico y asequible de cómo llevar a cabo una investigación científica y que se presenta como la referencia en la disciplina. 
Se ofrece un repaso exhaustivo de la investigación sanitaria en un formato conciso y fácil de leer, con ejemplos directamente relacionados con las ciencias de la salud. Esto ayuda a los estudiantes a comprender los modelos de investigación sanitaria y comprobar cómo la investigación fundamenta y mejora la práctica clínica basada en la evidencia. Se organiza en un total de 7 Secciones que inclyen un total de 24 capítulos, junto con un glosario y apéndices. 
Cubre los aspectos cualitativos y cuantitativos de la metodología de investigación desde un enfoque muy práctico. Incluye un extenso glosario que facilita la comprensión de los términos utilizados en investigación. 
A destacar: - Abordaje "centrado en el paciente", -Nuevo capítulo de Medicina Traslacional, -Nuevos contenidos pertenecientes a metodologías "mixtas", -Inclusión de las referencias a las publicaciones más recientes y punteras en investigación, -Impacto en la salud pública y un mayor grado de "discusión" de las guías clínicas, así como de los métodos de revisión sistemática. 
Al final de la obra se incluyen 3 Apéndices en los que se incluyen las tablas de valores correspondientes a los Valores z y áreas asociadas entre z y la media, y por encima de la media, los valores correspondientes a la distribución t y los correspondientes a la Ji cuadrado.

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Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

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