An Introduction to Health Services Research
A Practical Guide
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.
Health research is complex, yet so essential. The decision to engage in health research is often motivated by a need to improve the current state of a particular phenomenon. However, having the necessary skills to do so is an essential part of making this type of research as effective as possible. It is imperative that those who engage in any type of health research be knowledgeable of these skills. This book provides the reader with a step-by-step guide to making a success of health research. It touches on important topics (i.e. such as epidemiology), which are essential when trying to understand and engage in health research. This is a great read!
An excellent overview of research methods suited to those who have limited prior knowledge. Comprehensive coverage provided for all important aspects of research applicable to health for all levels of nursing students
An excellent textbook that is an easy resource for students embarking on research for the first time.
This text offers a broad, yet informative exploration of research within healthcare. The text will be of value to students, academics and clinicians. The authors bring a wealth of knowledge for the reader to draw upon
A well written book with good basic guidance on critical consideration of literature and research methodology
This book is really eather boring to look at. It asthetics are not very applealing. The chapter heading s are extremely relavant and to the point...
It is a useful resourse for qualifoed nurses i feel rather than student nurses. May be useful for students who research is not literaure reviere based...
A wonderful text for any aspiring health researcher.
This book on health service research is quite good and includes many different aspects of health research, e.g. quantitive and qualitative methods, health economics, mixed methods and internet-based methods.
A useful book for all students who are on a Health Science course. Clear guidance on research methods is given.
