Making sense of research : an introduction for health and social care practitioners
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Making sense of research : an introduction for health and social care practitioners
Sage, 2011
4th ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [174]-180) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Research is now an integral part of everyday practice in health and social care. The fourth edition of this essential book equips professionals in these fields with the tools to read, analyse and apply research effectively in their work. Though research topics can be difficult to grasp, Making Sense of Research, fourth edition clarifies the subject by providing a straightforward guide to the basics.
Topics covered include:
- The role of research in health and social care
- The nature of knowledge in health and social care
- The research process
- Ethical issues
- Searching and reviewing the literature
- Making sense of data analysis.
The fourth edition has been updated to include new reference material, websites and practice examples to support the development of essential critical appraisal skills for health and social care professionals.
Table of Contents
The Role of Research in the Health and Social Care Professions
The Nature of Knowledge in Health and Social Care
Overview of the Research Process
Ethical Issues
Searching and Reviewing the Literature
Approaches to and Design of Research in Health and Social Care
Research Problems, Aims, Questions and Hypotheses
Sampling
Understanding Data Collection Techniques
Making Sense of Data Analysis
Critical Appraisal of Health and Social Care Research
Disseminating and Implementing Research
Appendix 1. Critical appraisal framework
Appendix 2. Literature searching
Appendix 3. Four stages in critical appraisal
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