Description
Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice: Methods and Applications Made Easy 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. 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: Introduction1. Introduction to research in pharmacy practice2. Planning your research3. Levels of MeasurementPart 2: Quantitative Research: Data Collection & Analysis4. Introduction to quantitative research5. 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 database7. Participants in your research8. Experimental design and randomised controlled trials: deciding what treatment works9. Managing your results: a step-by-step guide to the principles underpinning your choice of the right statistics to use10. Descriptive statistics: how many people said what and who were they?11. Inferential statisticsPart 3: Qualitative Research: Data Collection & Analysis12. Introduction to Qualitative Research13. Qualitative interviewing14. Focus Groups15. Observational Methods16. Data analysis and coding17. Data synthesis and presentation of findings18. Other qualitative methodsPart 4: Mixed Methods Research19. Multimethod, or "Mixed-Methods" ResearchPart 5: Conclusions20. Research Outputs and Knowledge Translation21. Conclusions – for just getting started
