Clinical Research for Health Professionals
A User-Friendly Guide

Mitchell Batavia (Author)

9780750671934, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback, published 7 November 2000

192 pages, Illustd
25.4 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm, 0.318 kg

"...contributes to physical therapist practice by providing a simplified framework that helps readers develop a base understanding and appreciation of research... The book's content is jargon-free and is presented in a clear and concise manner. It includes abundant figures, tables, and examples... Several chapters conclude with a section called 'Things to Do,' which may challenge the reader to apply the concepts to appropriate situations... A strength of this book is the extensive assortment of examples the author uses to highlight important concepts. Overall...a worthwhile resource for students, clinicians, and educators involved in research."Physical Therapy
the author presents the information in an engaging writing style that supports his desire to provide a non-technical, informative text. In addition, readers will find the illustrations throughout the text (which were done by the author) to be useful and entertaining. Overall, I believe this book would be of use to students, educators, and clinicians in the health professions and would be an excellent addition to the health professional's library."Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Learn not only how to recognize high-quality research, but how to improve your own research and apply it to patient care. Plus, find out how to start a journal club, write quality case reports and how to most effectively present your research to others. This book is ideal guide for students at both graduate and undergraduate levels who might be having difficulty with research concepts as well as for practiced clinicians interested in a fresh approach to clinical research.

* A jargon-free guide to understanding and conducting research
* Uses metaphors, visual images, and examples to simplify complex research concepts
* Includes easy-to-do computer exercises to help you understand statistical concepts

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK AND OVERVIEW: The Boat Metaphor
Why Research?
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH CONCEPTS: Anatomy: Understanding the Research Process
Questions
Hypotheses
Theory
Designs
Sampling
Measurement
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Tests of Significance
Putting It All Together: Matching Question-Design-Analysis
The Function of Research
PATHOLOGY and VACCINATIONS: Mistakes with the Investigator
Mistakes with the Treatment
Mistakes with the Subjects
Mistakes in Measurement
Mistakes in Conducting Studies over Time
Mistakes in Math
THE EXAMINATION: FINDING MISTAKES IN STUDIES: Evaluating Research: Is It Believable?
Where to Find It in a Report
CLINICIANS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS: Just for Clinicians
Just for Graduate Students
The Future: A Final Word...or Two...or Three
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: List of Potential Biases in Research

Subject Areas: Physiotherapy [MQS]