Description
Prehospital Research Methods and Practice is a comprehensive academic textbook designed to help student paramedics, qualified clinicians and healthcare researchers understand, critically evaluate and undertake research within pre-hospital and emergency care settings.
Edited by Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena and Gregory Whitley, this practical guide brings together leading international experts to provide an accessible introduction to research methodologies, study design, evidence-based practice, research ethics and quality improvement.
The book explores the principles of conducting high-quality clinical research, from developing research questions and selecting appropriate study designs to critically appraising published evidence and preparing research findings for publication.
Unlike general healthcare research textbooks, this resource focuses specifically on the challenges and opportunities associated with research in ambulance services, emergency medical systems and pre-hospital environments.
Through practical examples drawn from real-world pre-hospital research, readers gain an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, observational studies, experimental research, systematic reviews and mixed-methods approaches.
The textbook also examines the ethical considerations associated with emergency care research, the importance of research governance and the role of quality improvement in developing safer, more effective clinical services.
Particularly valuable for student paramedics completing degree-level assignments, literature reviews and research projects, this textbook also supports qualified clinicians seeking to develop their research skills and contribute to evidence-based improvements in patient care.
Whether preparing an academic assignment, evaluating clinical evidence or undertaking an independent research project, Prehospital Research Methods and Practice provides a valuable foundation for understanding and applying research within modern paramedic practice.
Key Topics Covered
Introduction to pre-hospital clinical research
Research principles and evidence-based practice
Research ethics and governance
Systematic reviews and literature evaluation
Observational research studies
Experimental and quasi-experimental research designs
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methodologies
Mixed-methods research
Consensus research methods
Critical appraisal of published research
Preparing research papers for publication
Quality improvement in healthcare
Applying research findings to clinical practice
Research within ambulance and emergency care services
Improving patient outcomes through clinical research
Important Information
Editors: Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena and Gregory Whitley
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
Edition: 1st Edition
Format: Paperback
Pages: 241
Publication Date: 11 April 2022
ISBN-13: 9781859599808
ISBN-10: 185959980X
Language: English
Suitable for: Student Paramedics, Qualified Paramedics, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Doctors, Healthcare Researchers and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This textbook is recommended by K2 International as an academic research and evidence-based practice resource for learners undertaking APEX-6 and other higher-level healthcare qualifications.
It is particularly relevant to students developing the research literacy, critical appraisal and evidence-based clinical decision-making skills required for degree-level paramedic education.
The book also provides a valuable foundation for healthcare professionals undertaking research projects, quality improvement initiatives or further academic study within pre-hospital and emergency care.
Description
Prehospital Research Methods and Practice is a comprehensive academic textbook designed to help student paramedics, qualified clinicians and healthcare researchers understand, critically evaluate and undertake research within pre-hospital and emergency care settings.
Edited by Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena and Gregory Whitley, this practical guide brings together leading international experts to provide an accessible introduction to research methodologies, study design, evidence-based practice, research ethics and quality improvement.
The book explores the principles of conducting high-quality clinical research, from developing research questions and selecting appropriate study designs to critically appraising published evidence and preparing research findings for publication.
Unlike general healthcare research textbooks, this resource focuses specifically on the challenges and opportunities associated with research in ambulance services, emergency medical systems and pre-hospital environments.
Through practical examples drawn from real-world pre-hospital research, readers gain an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, observational studies, experimental research, systematic reviews and mixed-methods approaches.
The textbook also examines the ethical considerations associated with emergency care research, the importance of research governance and the role of quality improvement in developing safer, more effective clinical services.
Particularly valuable for student paramedics completing degree-level assignments, literature reviews and research projects, this textbook also supports qualified clinicians seeking to develop their research skills and contribute to evidence-based improvements in patient care.
Whether preparing an academic assignment, evaluating clinical evidence or undertaking an independent research project, Prehospital Research Methods and Practice provides a valuable foundation for understanding and applying research within modern paramedic practice.
Key Topics Covered
Introduction to pre-hospital clinical research
Research principles and evidence-based practice
Research ethics and governance
Systematic reviews and literature evaluation
Observational research studies
Experimental and quasi-experimental research designs
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methodologies
Mixed-methods research
Consensus research methods
Critical appraisal of published research
Preparing research papers for publication
Quality improvement in healthcare
Applying research findings to clinical practice
Research within ambulance and emergency care services
Improving patient outcomes through clinical research
Important Information
Editors: Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena and Gregory Whitley
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
Edition: 1st Edition
Format: Paperback
Pages: 241
Publication Date: 11 April 2022
ISBN-13: 9781859599808
ISBN-10: 185959980X
Language: English
Suitable for: Student Paramedics, Qualified Paramedics, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Doctors, Healthcare Researchers and Allied Healthcare Professionals
This textbook is recommended by K2 International as an academic research and evidence-based practice resource for learners undertaking APEX-6 and other higher-level healthcare qualifications.
It is particularly relevant to students developing the research literacy, critical appraisal and evidence-based clinical decision-making skills required for degree-level paramedic education.
The book also provides a valuable foundation for healthcare professionals undertaking research projects, quality improvement initiatives or further academic study within pre-hospital and emergency care.
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