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This practical beginner-level introduction to health sciences research is ideal for both students and health professionals. It assumes the reader has little or no experience with analyzing published research, and provides guidelines for reading and understanding research articles, as well as information about important elements of published research (e.g., research methods, common terminology, data analysis and results). The book also briefly discusses how research results can be used and applied to practice.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Easy Steps for Reading Research Chapter 3: Where to Find Interesting Research Results Chapter 4: Using Research Results Journals that Publish Peer-Reviewed Research Qualitative Research: The Reader's Companion Worksheet Quantitative Research: The Reader's Companion Worksheet Mixed Methods Research: The Reader's Companion Worksheet Systematic Reviews: The Reader's Companion Worksheet Using Research Results: The Reader's Companion Worksheet
Summary
Offers an introduction to health sciences research. Suitable for both students and health professionals, this title provides guidelines for reading and understanding research articles, as well as information about important elements of published research (for example: research methods, common terminology, data analysis and results).
