Handbook for Healthcare Research
Chatburn, Robert L
Publisher: Mandu Press LTD
Year: 2003
ISBN: 972943803
Book

This is a unique book on scientific research written for health care practitioners. Using step-by-step guidelines, the text teaches you to implement a research protocol and evaluate the results, even if you have no experience or formal training in the research process. It provides the basic tools to carry out and critically analyze the research data, from asking the initial questions to preparing a publication. The chapters are organized around the major steps in the research process, allowing you to sort through various research procedures easily. All statistical procedures are illustrated with actual examples from health care practice.

FEATURES

• Defines jargon
• Illustrates all statistical procedures with real world examples
• Avoids complex statistical tables and calculations: assumes you will use a statistical software program
• Shows how to set up data for computer entry
• Provides an extensive glossary
• Shows model abstracts and a model paper as submitted to a medical journal plus shows how to respond to reviewer's comments
• Shows how to avoid common mistakes
• Gives questions at the end of each chapter with an appendix of all answers.