Health and Social Care Research Methods in Context: Applying Research to Practice

By: Liz Tilly

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Synopsis: This is the first textbook to show how research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods relates to improving health and social care practice. The book shows how different research approaches are undertaken in practice and the challenges and strengths of different methodologies, thus facilitating students to make informed decisions when choosing which to use in their own research projects. The eleven chapters are each structured around different research methods and include: A brief overview of the research and research question Identification and overview of the research approach and associated methods selected to answer this question The sample and recruitment, including issues and challenges Ethical concerns Practical issues in undertaking the research approach Links between the research process and findings to health and social care values Links to the full research study Further reading The book will be a required reading for all students of social work; social care; nursing; public health and health studies and particularly suitable for those on widening participation courses.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 184 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000511826
Related ISBNs:: 9780367744182, 9781003157724, 9780367744229
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 12/28/21
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Liz Tilly
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Social Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Liz Tilly