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Unlock the secrets of evidence-based medicine with 'How to Read a Paper.' This essential guide offers a comprehensive introduction to understanding and critically evaluating scientific research in healthcare. Suitable for both novice and experienced readers, this book equips you with the tools needed to dissect medical literature and implement findings in practical scenarios. Written by the esteemed Trisha Greenhalgh, it navigates the complexities of evidence-based healthcare, addressing its critiques while providing practical advice for assessing study quality and statistical validity. This sixth edition features updated references, engaging figures, and enhanced checklists, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare students, professionals, and anyone interested in mastering the art of reading academic papers. Embrace the challenge of medical statistics, understand big data implications, and learn to navigate biases and political influences in published research. Elevate your critical thinking skills and transform your approach to healthcare research with this must-have book. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119484745. Year: 2017. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 288.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119484745
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics.
How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more.
Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers
Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care
Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more
How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119484745
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics.
How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more.
Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers
Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care
Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more
How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.