Health and Social Care Research Methods in Context

Health and Social Care Research Methods in Context

pubblicato da Taylor & Francis

dai un voto

Prezzo online:

43,13 €

Acquista eBook

Aggiungi ai preferiti

Acquista eBook

Aggiungi ai preferiti

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.