This is a primary, comprehensive textbook for people who are considering undertaking a piece of health-related research. It is an accessible companion with the aim of getting the reader to think broadly about all of the issues that need to be considered when embarking on a project.
This is a pragmatic book, a step-by-step guide to research which mirrors the structure of a research project, taking you through the thought process for designing and conducting your study from formulating the right research question at idea inception, ascertaining what methodologies and analysis can answer what type of questions, right through to dissemination, all presented in an easy, digestible style.
The book is full of case study illustrations and practical tips such as how to work out a research budget and obtaining funding for your project, discussion of what permissions need to obtained when conducting research with people, and how to involve public and patients. The authors are all experienced researchers and so this book is an accumulation of collective wisdom on common research challenges and issues.
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Forward
Part One – Getting Started
Asking the Right Question
Finding the Evidence to Support your Research Question
Critical Appraisal
Developing an Effective Research
Budget and Funding
Part Two – General Methodologies
Quantitative Methodology
Qualitative Methodology
Mixed Methods
Part Three – Specific Methodologies
Health Economics
Epidemiology
Clinical Trials
Surveys
The Internet as a Research Medium
Systematic Reviews
Part Four – Conducting Valid, and Ethical Research
Ethics and Informed Consent
Public Patient Involvement
Sampling
Recruitment and Retention
Part Five – Analysis and Dissemination
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Analysis
Dissemination
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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