TY  - BOOK
AU  - Griffiths,Frances
TI  - Research methods for health care practice
SN  - 9781412935760
U1  - 616.8526075 23
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - SAGE
KW  - Medical care
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Moral and ethical aspects
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Research for health care practice . -- Getting started on your research . -- Considering the ethics of your research . -- Involving users in your research . -- Preparing to design research for health care practice . -- Using existing data in research for health care practice . -- Collecting and exploring new data using qualitative methods. -- Collecting and exploring new data using quantitative methods . -- Analyzing data in research for health care practice
N2  - "Many health professionals want to investigate their health care practice and how it could be improved to benefit their patients. This book introduces the range of research approaches available, and explains what can be achieved with different methods and how they can compliment each other. The book guides the researcher through their journey, giving detailed, step-by-step advice on planning and carrying out each stage of the research. Useful examples from health care research are included throughout to illustrate the application of the techniques and methods discussed. The book provides discussion of all the key issues and stages of research, including: User involvement in research Research ethics Deciding on a research approach Data collection and analysis methods Research Methods for Health Care Practice is ideal for professionals wanting to undertake research in their own health care setting, and will be of use to any students undertaking a research project as part of their course in health and related fields."--Publisher's website
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