Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences, 7th Edition
Authors :
Stephen Polgar & Shane A. Thomas
Date of Publication: 11/2019
Now in its 7th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps st ...view more
Now in its 7th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based.
Now in its 7th edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based.
Key Features
Uses simple language and demystifies research jargon
Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, taking a very practical approach
Provides an extensive glossary for better understanding of the language of research
Fully updated online interactive self-assessment tests including MCQs, true or false questions and short answer questions.
Author Information
By Stephen Polgar, BSc(Hons), MSc, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia and Shane A. Thomas, DipPubPol, PhD, MAPS, Professor and Director of Primary Care Research, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Honorary Professor
Research School in Population Health, Australian National University
Professor and Director, International Institute for Primary Health Care Research,
Health and Family Planning Capacity Building and Continuing Education Center of Shenzhen, China
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https://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/introduction-to-research-in-the-health-sciences-9780702074936.html119248Introduction to Research in the Health Scienceshttps://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/media/catalog/product/9/7/9780702074936_3.jpg31.4941.99EURInStock/Health Professions/Health Professions (General)/Health Professions/Occupational Therapy/Health Professions/Physiotherapy/Health Professions/Manual Therapy/Nursing & Midwifery/General Nursing/Students/Physical and occupational therapy/Books986310100986510103100851121052550391745498349891111975145120<P>Now in its 7<SUP>th</SUP> edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based. </P>
<P></P> <P>Now in its 7<SUP>th</SUP> edition this textbook is a must have for any health professional student. It provides a comprehensive overview of health research, in a concise and easy to read format using examples directly related to the health sciences. It helps students understand health research models, and how research goes on to inform and improve evidence-based clinical practice. For practitioners it provides guidance on published research in journals, providing an essential tool to keep their practice evidence based. </P>
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Honorary Professor
Research School in Population Health, Australian National University
Professor and Director, International Institute for Primary Health Care Research,
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