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060	1	0	_aW 84.3 H 2010
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245	0	0	_aHealthcare research : _ba handbook for students and practitioners. _c
260			_aChichester, West Sussex ; _aHoboken : _bJ. Wiley, _c2010.
300			_axvi, 294 p. : _c25 cm. _bill. :
504			_aIncludes index.
520			_aResearch is an integral component of any undergraduate healthcare course, and is also vital for continuing professional development (CPD). This book is an invaluable guide for students and practitioners who need to acquire a wide range of relevant skills, and it will equip them not only to assess the quality of published studies and apply findings to clinical practice, but also to undertake research themselves. An experienced team of contributors provide detailed explanations of the main concepts and methods used in critical appraisal of published research, and guide the reader in integrating these quality indicators into their own studies to ensure rigour in planning, design, and execution. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the authors write with an emphasis on the development of sound research skills through case-based illustrative examples and scenarios, with helpful summaries and practical exercises throughout. They also give advice on writing abstracts, presenting papers at conferences, and liaising with publishers. Ultimately, this text will enable readers to have full confidence in understanding, undertaking, and disseminating empirical research.
650		0	_aMedicine
650		0	_aMedical care
650		0	_aNursing
650	1	2	_aHealth Services Research.
650	2	2	_aResearch Design.
700	1		_aRoberts, Paula M. _99957
700	1		_aPriest, Helena. _99958
942			_2NLM _cBK