Introduction to Research in Health Sciences

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.

Uses simple language and demystifies the jargon

Provides built-in feedback so that the reader can assess their progress and understanding

Gives examples directly related to the health sciences

Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research

Increased extent by approximately 20 pages

Improved layout with larger page size and 2 column format

Better use of boxes and background shading to display equations and tables so that they stand out more from the text

More on qualitative research

Examples of published research material (extracts from theses and journal articles) are used to illustrate the text

Stronger links between the sections on different stages of research

Completely new chapter on the single case

Completely new chapter on communication

More throughout on scientific communication; ethics; patient confidentiality; the truthful presentation of results.