Description
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.
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 ofthe 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
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