"Bailey's Research & Evidence-Based Practice for the Health Professional, Fourth Edition, is an informative and practical guide to support allied healthcare students and practitioners in learning about and engaging in research or evidence-based practice projects. The text will assist students in differentiating features of research studies and evidence-based practice projects; describing design features and technical aspects of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research methodologies; accessing and critically evaluating literature on a topic of interest; designing, implementing, and evaluating meaningful research studies or innovative, evidence-based practice projects; and many other research-related skills. This text emphasizes a straightforward, learner-centered approach to understanding and engaging in research and evidence-based practice. The philosophy of this new edition is to get students excited about research and evidence-based practice, inspire them to learn these processes through doing, and help them envision their future success and impact on their profession and others"--
Five Stars.
A great reference for any health professional doing research!Online Reviewer
Your practical guide to research and evidence-based practice Research is a dynamic journey. From crafting a research question and selecting an appropriate methodology to disseminating your findings, youll take your research or evidence-based practice project from beginning to end.
Great for research as an OT.
This is a great reference. This book does a good job at breaking down everything and is not overwhelming. I have used it in multiple courses and will continue to utilize it as a reference when I am finished with my doctorate. If you're an OT, PT, AT, SLP, I think this textbook would be perfect for you!Alexandra I., Online Reviewer
Great introductory methods book.I teach a Masters level research methods course using this book and a statistics textbook. This is a great book for helping students understand the ins and outs of basic research designs.Online Reviewer
- New, Updated & Revised! More student-friendly, streamlined presentation and organization, including clear explanations and how-to guidance
- New! Integration of research and evidence-based practice with more examples and templates
- New! Content related to mixed methods research designs and systematic reviews as well as pilot and feasibility studies to enhance understanding of existing research and designing of new inquiries
- New! New chapters on critically appraising quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods and systematic review research, with templates for appraising each of these designs
- New & Expanded! Content on types of grants, grant sources, components of a grant proposal, and practical grant writing tips as well as program development and completing a needs assessment
- Easy-to-follow guidance through the process
- Understanding & Appraising Research: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and systematic review research designs, and the sampling, data collection tools, and analysis methods relative to each design
- Designing Your Inquiry: Developing an inquiry plan, designing a survey, drafting an institutional review board proposal, and identifying and securing funding
- Disseminating Outcomes: Sharing findings through various outlets
I.Embarking on Your Journey
1.Differentiating Research and Evidence-Based Practice
2.Identifying and Refining Your Topic
3.Completing a Comprehensive Literature Search
II.Understanding & Appraising Research
4.Quantitative Research Designs and Methods
5.Quantitative Research: Technical Aspects and Data Analysis
6.Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research
7.Qualitative Research Design and Methods
8.Qualitative Research: Technical Aspects and Data Analysis
9.Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Research
10.Critical Appraisal of Mixed Methods Research and Systematic Reviews
III.Designing Your Inquiry
11.Developing Your Inquiry Plan
12.Protecting of Human Subjects or Participants
13.Funding Your Inquiry
IV.Disseminating Your Outcomes
14.Writing Up Your Inquiry Report
15.Presenting Your Inquiry
16.Publishing Your Inquiry
Answers to Your Knowledge Questions
Appendices
A.Evidence-Based Practice Resources by Healthcare Discipline
B.Literature Search Tracking Log
C.Critically Appraised Paper Template
D.Critically Appraised Topic Template
E.Professional Journals
Glossary
Jennifer E. Lape, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Angela N. Hissong, Program Director, Occupational Therapy, The Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto, PA.
