Textbook of Nursing Foundation
- Mohali Vision Health Sciences Pub. 2021
- 920p.
DescriptionReviews (0) 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