Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice
eBook - ePub

Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice

Methods and Applications Made Easy

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice

Methods and Applications Made Easy

About this book

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.- 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.- A one-stop research-method teaching resource for faculty.

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Yes, you can access Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice by Zubin Austin,Jane Sutton in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Pharmacology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2018
eBook ISBN
9780702074257

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Finding Your Way Around This Book
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. Dedication
  10. Part I Introduction
  11. Part II Quantitative Research: Data Collection & Analysis
  12. Part III Qualitative Research: Data Collection & Analysis
  13. Part IV Mixed-Methods Research
  14. Part V Conclusions
  15. Student Self-assessment Questions
  16. Glossary
  17. Index