Mastering Journal Article Writing and Publication in Healthcare Research

As healthcare academicians and researchers, demonstrating the value and effectiveness of healthcare services is crucial to ensure service reimbursement and meet society’s health needs. Reporting written research results through journal publication is key to achieving this goal, allowing the healthcare community and larger society to access and read evidence supporting healthcare services.

To enhance the ability of readers to evaluate the quality and value of studies, researchers have created clinical reporting standard guidelines. Journal Article Writing and Publication, written by Dr. Sharon A. Gutman, a former editor of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, is the first comprehensive text to compile these clinical research reporting standards in one source.

This invaluable resource helps educators and novice researchers understand the skills needed for journal publication, providing specific guidelines for preparing and writing general research studies, intervention effectiveness studies, instrument development and testing studies, and case reports. A dedicated section focuses on understanding the rules governing the reporting of statistical data in text and tables.

The book also covers essential topics such as:

• Manuscript preparation and submission process
• The revision process
• Etiquette guiding communication with editors and reviewers
• Guidelines for preparing scholarly discussion papers and editorials

By mastering these skills, healthcare researchers can write manuscripts that are correctly formatted, transparently conveying critical study strengths and limitations. Educators can teach these reporting standards to students, enabling them to evaluate research reports as consumers and potential future contributors to the literature through their own writing.

Stay ahead in the field of healthcare research with Journal Article Writing and Publication, the ultimate guide to publishing high-quality research articles. Published by SLACK Incorporated in 2016, this book is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers seeking to advance their writing and publication skills.

Language: English | ISBN: 9781630913342, 9781630913359