ISBN-10: 0335241352
ISBN-13: 9780335241354

The Paramedic's Guide to Research: An Introduction

Author(s): Pauline Griffiths and Gail Mooney
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 184
Published: November 2011
Publisher: Open University Press

 

This practical book provides a no nonsense guide for student and qualified paramedics looking to understand the key elements of research, and what it means for their profession. The authors explain key concepts and methodologies to help you get to grips with the nature of paramedic research and how it works in practice. Paramedic research is placed firmly in the context of clinical practice drawing on a wealth of cases and examples.

The book will enable you to critique research and to engage in small-scale research projects of your own. Emphasising what you need to know, the book includes information on: Knowledge that underpins practice Key elements of qualitative and quantitative research Research ethics and evidence based practice Undertaking a literature review Dissemination of research findings Considerations of the future for paramedic research Written by experienced lecturers, the authors offer practical advice and tips to more advanced researchers on getting work published and giving oral and poster presentations at conferences.

Contributors: Jayne Cutter, Gary Rolfe, Megan Rosser, Julia Williams, Malcolm Woollard

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