Description
ELSEVIER Research Methods In Pharmacy Practice 1St Edition by Zubin Austin and Jane Sutton
- Perfect for MPharm students doing their
research thesis, but relevant to all bioscience students undertaking research
projects.
- Use of pharmacy practice case examples (in
community, hospital, ambulatory, primary care and other settings)
throughout.
- Examples of how to tackle a research question
from different perspectives, e.g. which is the best way to answer each question
and why.
- Inter-professional practice and research
emphasized.
- Self-assessment and self-reflection questions
to help readers confirm their understanding/learning. Over 140 questions
online.
- A one-stop research-method teaching resource
for faculty.
- Free e-book with the print book on
StudentConsult.
Table of Contents:-
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction to research in pharmacy practice
2 Planning your research
3 Levels of Measurement
PART 2
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
4 Introduction to quantitative research
5 Validity and reliability: How do you know you are measuring
what you think you are measuring?
6 Planning a survey, designing your questionnaire, and setting
up a database
7 Participants in your research
8 Experimental design and randomised controlled trials: deciding
what treatment works
9 Managing your results: a step-by-step guide to the principles
underpinning your choice of the right statistics to use
10 Descriptive statistics: how many people said what and who were
they?
11 Inferential statistics
PART 3
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
12 Introduction to Qualitative Research
13 Qualitative interviewing
14 Focus Groups
15 Observational Methods
16 Data analysis and coding
17 Data synthesis and presentation of findings
18 Other qualitative methods
PART 4
MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
19 Multimethod, or "Mixed-Methods" Research
PART 5
CONCLUSIONS
20 Research Outputs and Knowledge Translation
21 Conclusions – for just getting started
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This is a comprehensive guide to
applying research methods to practice problems. It uses case-based examples and
activities rooted in practice to support development of knowledge, skills, and
confidence in applying evidence-based research methods.
An array of different methodologies
and qualitative/quantitative methods are described. Examples of topics include
distinction between methodologies and methods, ethics protocols, as well as
design/implementation/data analysis/interpretation of findings using methods
such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, observational research, database
mining, text and document analysis, quality improvement (PDSA cycles), economic
(cost/benefit) evaluations.
Key Features
- Perfect for MPharm students doing their
research thesis, but relevant to all bioscience students undertaking research
projects.
- Use of pharmacy practice case examples (in
community, hospital, ambulatory, primary care and other settings)
throughout.
- Examples of how to tackle a research question
from different perspectives, e.g. which is the best way to answer each question
and why.
- Inter-professional practice and research
emphasized.
- Self-assessment and self-reflection questions
to help readers confirm their understanding/learning. Over 140 questions
online.
- A one-stop research-method teaching resource
for faculty.
- Free e-book with the print book on
StudentConsult.
Table of Contents:-
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction to research in pharmacy practice
2 Planning your research
3 Levels of Measurement
PART 2
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
4 Introduction to quantitative research
5 Validity and reliability: How do you know you are measuring
what you think you are measuring?
6 Planning a survey, designing your questionnaire, and setting
up a database
7 Participants in your research
8 Experimental design and randomised controlled trials: deciding
what treatment works
9 Managing your results: a step-by-step guide to the principles
underpinning your choice of the right statistics to use
10 Descriptive statistics: how many people said what and who were
they?
11 Inferential statistics
PART 3
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS
12 Introduction to Qualitative Research
13 Qualitative interviewing
14 Focus Groups
15 Observational Methods
16 Data analysis and coding
17 Data synthesis and presentation of findings
18 Other qualitative methods
PART 4
MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
19 Multimethod, or "Mixed-Methods" Research
PART 5
CONCLUSIONS
20 Research Outputs and Knowledge Translation
21 Conclusions – for just getting started