This book is being used at: Australian Catholic University, Massey University, University of Tasmania, RMIT, University of Queensland, Griffith University, University of Notre Dame, Monash University, Deakin University, Curtin University

The first edition of Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health is a must-have for students who want to succeed and build a rich foundation of knowledge in their evidence-based practice unit. With this resource you will gain a complete overview of the most common topics covered in a standard 12-week evidence-based practice unit for Nursing and Allied Health courses.

Throughout you will find engaging and insightful content, which has a unique focus on consumers of research – keeping you focused on the skills most relevant to you.

This edition has been led by heavyweight health author and practicing GP, Trisha Greenhalgh (University of Oxford) alongside an all-star team of Australian contributors. The author team has designed this edition to be the most practical resource for any students wanting to learn how to successfully implement Evidence-Based Practice in their future careers in the health sector.

With videos that help you connect the theoretical with the practical, interactivities and animations that help bring course concepts to life, Concept Check questions throughout the text that provide guidance for further study, and the ability to search, highlight and annotate within your virtual edition, this title enables you to master concepts and succeed in assessment by taking the roadblocks out of self-study, with features designed so you get the most out of learning.

Features

• Aligned Content: Unlike many existing evidence-based practice resources, this first edition is designed specifically to align with the most common topics in a 12-week evidence-based practice unit in undergraduate Nursing and Allied Health courses.
• Focus on Consumers: Greenhalgh’s first edition is focused on consumers rather than producers of research, to keep you focused on the skills most relevant to you, such as synthesizing secondary research for clinical practice.
• Accessible Content: This first edition comprises insightful and engaging content delivered in concise, digestible chunks to support your engagement and retention. Trusted Authorship: Know you’re getting the best content from leading health author Trisha Greenhalgh and a team of renowned Australian authors.