Become a successful evidence-based practitioner How do you evaluate the evidence? Is the information accurate, relevant and meaningful for clinical decision making? Did the design fit the research questions and was the analysis and interpretation of data appropriate? Here are all the materials you need to take your first steps as evidence-based ......
Bringing together a team of leading international experts in the field of research, this book provides an up-to-date and accessible overview of applied research methods in the prehospital environment.
Whether you are looking to interpret and evaluate existing health research, or conduct your own, this book discusses every step of the research process, from theory and ethics to data collection, analysis and dissemination. Clear, engaging and drawing on diverse examples from various health disciplines - from public health and nursing to ......
Research is fundamental in generating evidence to inform best practice. Not only does it drive improvements in patient care, it also fosters the ongoing advancement of a profession. As the paramedic profession grows, so does the need for robust research. Edited by esteemed paramedics and researchers Julia Williams and Graham McClelland, ......
The seventh edition of How to Conduct Surveys: A Step-by-Step Guide by Arlene Fink provides a concise and reliable resource for developing and running surveys. The seventh edition includes new information on the use of AI in surveys, social media, videoconference platforms, cultural validity, and research ethics, along with updated data and citations throughout.
The long-awaited third edition of Doing Qualitative Research by Benjamin F. Crabtree and William L. Miller is out! Co-create your own inspired research stories with this reader-friendly book on qualitative methods, design, and analysis. With an abundance of clinical research examples, discussion questions, and concise descriptions of qualitative methods, this text encourages researchers to learn by doing and actively experiment with the tools and concepts presented throughout the book.
Photovoice for Social Justice helps readers in the health and social sciences learn the foundations and applications of this exciting qualitative method. Written for both students and researchers new to photovoice, this brief text takes readers from the process of conceptualizing and implementing a photovoice study to analyzing data, to finally presenting the results. The authors provide practical tools for projects such as sample consent forms, recruitment flyers, and photo-taking tips.
This book offers a thorough explanation of the principles of clinical research, alongside a wide range of worked examples which show how these principles are applied in practice.