Textbook of Nursing Foundation

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This book on medical research methods provides step-by-step approach to all aspects of empirical research beginning with selecting a topic and writing a protocol, to framing an appropriate design of study, method of collection of valid data, their collation, analysis and interpretation, and preparing an evidence-based report. Emphasis is on practical aspects. All methods are explained with the help of real-life examples.

For easy readability, each chapter begins with a list of key terms and concepts, and ends with a summary. A very comprehensive glossary of terms is provided at the end of the book.

The book is helpful in conducting quality research and in producing a credible report. The report could be in the form of a research paper, a postgraduate thesis, or a full project report.

This edition has also special emphasis on writing a PG thesis as provided in MD/MS curriculum, and is thoroughly revised.
Contents-
1- Understand the basics of medical research
2- Prepare the research protocol
3- Review the existing Information
4- Identify and assess medical uncertainties in the investigation
5- Control uncertainties by evolving a good design
6- Exercise additional care in medical experiments and clinical trials
7- Draw an adequate sample
8- Collect, Record and collate the date
9- Assess health and disease
10- Measure degree of Uncertainty in the Results by odds
11- Evaluate Statistical significance, confidence intervals
12- Assess relationship and cause-effect
13- Present results Effectively
14- Write an Impressive Manuscript of a thesis/paper
15- Follow reporting ethics