For two decades, Understanding Clinical Papers has been helping
students and professionals understand the research that supports
evidence-based practice. Now in its fourth edition, this popular
introductory textbook covers every major aspect of reading and
evaluating clinical research literature, from identifying the aims
and objectives of a paper to analysing the data with different
multivariable methods. Numerous excerpts from actual clinical
research papers make learning real and immediate, supported by a
unique visual approach that reinforces key points and connects
examples with the chapter material. The fourth edition includes
extensively revised content throughout, including four brand-new
chapters covering qualitative studies, Poisson regression, studies
of complex interventions, and research using previously collected
data. New and updated material discusses the difference between
clinical and statistical significance, the consequences of multiple
testing and methods of correction, how topic guides are used to
explore and explain participants' experiences, standardised
guidelines for writing trials and reviews, and much more. Offering
clear explanations of important research-related topics, this
reader-friendly resource: Offers a clear, concise, and accessible
approach to learning how to read and analyse clinical research
literature Features new coverage of qualitative research, including
descriptive studies, sampling and populations, and identifying,
summarising, and measuring qualitative characteristics Provides new
material on missing data, sub-group analysis, feasibility and pilot
studies, cluster randomised trials, and adaptive trial designs
Includes new tables, abstracts, and excerpts from recent clinical
research literature Understanding Clinical Papers is essential
reading for all healthcare professionals and students, particularly
those involved in clinical work and medical research, as well as
general readers wanting to improve their understanding of research
literature.
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