Understanding Clinical Research: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Authored by Kathryn Biddle, Anna Blundell, and Nidhi Sofat, this book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the fundamentals of clinical research. It provides a thorough explanation of the principles of clinical research, accompanied by a wide range of worked examples that demonstrate how these principles are applied in real-world practice.

The book takes readers on a journey, starting from developing research questions, through the design of research studies, to disseminating research findings. It covers essential topics such as ethical considerations, research integrity, patient involvement, and study funding. Additionally, it introduces readers to the key statistical methods necessary for data analysis, providing a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based practice.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional looking to enhance your understanding of clinical research, considering a research career, or pursuing a PhD, MD, or PGCert in Research Studies, this book is an ideal companion. It’s a valuable resource for anyone seeking to stay updated on the latest developments in clinical research and its applications in healthcare.

What You’ll Learn

• Developing research questions and designing research studies
• Understanding ethical considerations and research integrity
• Facilitating patient involvement and securing study funding
• Applying statistical methods for data analysis
• Disseminating research findings and contributing to evidence-based practice

Book Details

Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd.

Publication Date: July 20, 2023

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 200

ISBN-10: 1914961269

ISBN-13: 978-1914961267

Get ready to enhance your understanding of clinical research and take your healthcare career to the next level!