{"product_id":"developing-a-healthcare-research-proposal-9781405183376","title":"Developing a Healthcare Research Proposal","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre you new to research and daunted by the idea of constructing your own research proposal? Then this is the book you need!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book and accompanying web resource will answer all your questions about healthcare research by introducing you to the concepts, theories and practicalities surrounding it. The aim of both the book and the web resource is to help you to write a good healthcare research proposal  which is the starting point for any would-be student researcher.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book takes a look at the theory of research, the core of the topic, but also provides practical help and advice along the way. It takes the reader through the stages of the research process from developing the question to communicating the findings, demystifying the process on the way. The web resource works alongside the book, supplementing and expanding on the chapters, giving you the ability to prepare your very own research proposal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains key concepts in a clear, easy to un\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is research?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a researcher.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho's who in the world of healthcare research?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of research to healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to use this book and the accompanying web program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe web program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Research and Allied Concepts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is research?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is clinical audit?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssues to consider when undertaking research, audit and service evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence-based practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Philosophical Assumptions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilosophical assumptions of qualitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome major characteristics of qualitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilosophical assumptions of quantitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome major characteristics of quantitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing mixed methods in research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Research Proposal: Developing the Research Question.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the research question.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions arising from the patient’s condition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the answers to your questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of research questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifi cation of the research question.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Research Proposal: Searching and Reviewing the Literature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps in searching the literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to undertake a literature search.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHierarchy of evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenario.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Research Proposal: Research Design.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe focus of a research study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch paradigms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Research Proposal: Ethics in Research.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch governance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Research Proposal: Selecting Participants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a sample?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy use a sample?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbability and non-probability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of probability sample.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of non-probability sample.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe size of samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEligibility criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Research Proposal: Collecting Data.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative research − data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative research − data collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Research Proposal: Analysing Data.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative data analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistical tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative data analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Research Proposal: Communicating Research Findings.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a research report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting for publication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssues associated with healthcare professionals and publication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting at conferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 The Research Proposal: Current Research Issues in Healthcare.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunding issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVested interests regarding the process and the reporting of research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe politicisation of research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe implementation of research fi ndings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e 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