Research Handbook for Health Care Professionals

The <i>Research Handbook for Health Care Professionals</i> is the essential guide to the entire research process for students and practitioners alike. From conceiving an idea for a project to writing up the findings for publication, the book offers an overview of each stage plus hints and tips, recommendations for further reading and examples spanning a wide range of health professions. <br /> <p>The book comprises three sections: <i>Getting Started</i>, <i>Doing Your Research</i> and <i>Writing Up and Dissemination</i>, and includes chapters on key topics such as formulating your research question, writing the initial research protocol, application for ethical approval, research governance, collecting your data, research methods and preparing a poster for a conference.</p>