
Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice
Methods and Applications Made Easy
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Finding Your Way Around This Book
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Part I Introduction
- Part II Quantitative Research: Data Collection & Analysis
- Part III Qualitative Research: Data Collection & Analysis
- Part IV Mixed-Methods Research
- Part V Conclusions
- Student Self-assessment Questions
- Glossary
- Index