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Record Nr.

UNINA9910456632803321

Titolo

A guide to research for podiatrists [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jackie Campbell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cumbria [England], : M&K Update Ltd., 2007

ISBN

1-282-23837-X

9786612238376

1-907830-41-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (121 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CampbellJacquelyn Andrea

Disciplina

610.5850072

Soggetti

Podiatry - Research

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Prelims; Table of contents; About the authors; Preface; Chapter 1 The why, who and what of podiatry research; Chapter 2 Defining the research question; Chapter 3 Finding the literature for research projects; Chapter 4 Finding new evidence - research design; Chapter 5 Action research; Chapter 6 Data collection; Chapter 7 Finding the funding for research; Chapter 8 Obtaining ethical approval; Chapter 9 Numerical data analysis; Chapter 10 Qualitative analysis; Chapter 11 Disseminating research findings; Chapter 12 Closing the loop - putting research findings into practice; Index

Sommario/riassunto

It is constantly suggested that, as podiatrists, we need to research, but what does this really mean? This question can be particularly problematic in a profession such as podiatry, where there has not been a strong research basis for our practice in the past. Information is no longer accepted at face value, but instead is scrutinised, criticised, questioned and used to raise other questions. Podiatrists are being prepared to understand, use and undertake their own research. The book will appeal to podiatry practitioners, lecturers and students. It is based on a popular series of articles that