Description
Prehospital Research Methods and Practice
Authors: Gregory Whitley, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena
Overview
Bringing together a team of leading international experts in the field of research, this book provides an up-to-date and accessible overview of applied research methods in the prehospital environment.
Written to support the needs of the paramedicine, emergency medicine and wider healthcare communities in this rapidly advancing research setting, the authors introduce the key areas of research design and methods, evidence-based practice, ethics and quality improvement for both the novice and the more advanced researcher. Relevant examples of prehospital research are also included to fully explain and illustrate the key approaches.
High-quality, robust evidence is of the utmost importance to inform prehospital clinical practice and ensure better patient care. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in undertaking research within the prehospital or emergency care setting, including undergraduate and postgraduate students in paramedic science, medicine, nursing and allied health.
Table of Contents
- About the Authors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Ethics of Prehospital Research
- Chapter 3: Systematic Reviews
- Chapter 4: Observational Studies
- Chapter 5: Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs
- Chapter 6: Qualitative Research
- Chapter 7: Mixed Methods Research
- Chapter 8: Consensus Methods
- Chapter 9: Critically Appraising a Paper and Preparing a Paper for Publication
- Chapter 10: Quality Improvement
- Glossary
- Index
