Clinical research in practice : a guide for the bedside scientist / Janet Houser, Joanna Bokovoy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Houser, Janet, 1954-

Contributor:

Bokovoy, Joanna.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Clinical medicine--Research.

Clinical medicine.

Health Services Research--methods.

Clinical Nursing Research--methods.

Research Design.

Medical Subjects:

Health Services Research--methods.

Clinical Nursing Research--methods.

Research Design.

Physical Description:

xiv, 277 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, [2006]

Summary:

With the rapid rise in evidence-based practice, every clinician is accountable for determining the value of their interventions. However, many clinicians grapple with the ability to critically analyze and implement research. In a straightforward, reader-friendly approach, Clinical Research in Practice: A Guide for the Bedside Scientist provides readers with the knowledge to find, appraise, and conduct practice-based research.

From the determination of a question through the application of results, the text leads clinicians through a step-by-step approach to reading research and designing focused research studies. The text also outlines survey and qualitative designs and provides suggestions for communicating the results of bedside science studies. Appendices in the book include a glossary of common research terms, an example of an informed consent, and a survey instrument.

Perfect for any healthcare professional working directly with patients, Clinical Research in Practice will generate enthusiasm and spark interest in advancing patient care using research-creating true evidence-based practice.

Contents:

The role of research in clinical practice

A step-by-step guide to bedside science projects

Focus the research question

Scan the literature

Solicit organizational commitment

Design, study methods, and procedures

Sampling strategy

Do not fear the numbers

Can we use it?

Finding evidence in words

Communicating your findings: the final step.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0763738751

OCLC:

63114192

Publisher Number:

9780763738754