Introduction to Research and Medical Literature for Health Professionals

​Introduction to Research and Medical Literature for Health Professionals, Fifth Edition covers the research process from start to finish, helping students understand how to interpret and apply research data in our patients’ best interests—a critical requirement of clinical practice in today’s world. The new Fifth Edition is a reader-friendly tool that serves as the student’s first step in understanding the research process. The text explores a variety of research methodologies, analysis strategies, and writing tasks, and it emphasises the skills a health professional needs to read and analyse the literature. Introduction to Research and Medical Literature for Health Professionals​ will ease fears and help students and practitioners develop research skills to acquire and contribute knowledge that benefits their patients.

Features and Benefits

Revised content on the regulatory protection of human subjects, giving historical context and rationales for regulations

Includes the latest updates to the Common Rule

Updates and new content on literature review and references

Updated examples and references found throughout text, reflecting the most up-to-date research