Description
Book SynopsisThis book discusses the why and how of each step of data-based medical research that can provide basic information to emerging researchers and medical graduate students who write theses or publish articles. The chapters are arranged in the sequence of steps for data-based research. The research steps are comprehensively covered from the selection of the topic to the final publication. Reporting methods such as CONSORT, STARD, and SAMPL guidelines are also covered. Each chapter has separately earmarked examples from the contemporary literature that illustrate the different research methods.
Key Features
- Discusses all the steps of data-based medical research
- Examines the topics in depth by way of examples from contemporary literature
- Features notable information in boxes for special attention
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Trade ReviewThis book provides a broad overview of research methods for medical students. It covers issues related to study design, data collection and analysis, ethical considerations, and dissemination. The book touches upon the main domains of empiric research methods. It goes beyond research primers published as articles in peer-reviewed journals. Some of the book's frameworks and terms come from the author's experiences. Most would probably find standard texts on health-related research topics, which often have overview chapters, to be a better starting point when learning research basics.
Sean Tackett, MD MPH(Johns Hopkins Hospital)
Table of Contents
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- Basics of Medical Research
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- The Topic of Medical Research
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- Study Designs: An Overview
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- Clinical Trials
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- Observational Studies (20 pages)
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- Assessment of Medical Factors
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- Methodology of Data Collection
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- Sampling and Sample Size (20 pages)
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- Research Protocol
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- Processing of Data
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- Statistical Analysis
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- Writing a Thesis or a Paper, and Oral Presentation
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- Reporting Guidelines
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- Reporting Ethics and Peer Reviews
