Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice [Paperback] 3e by Portney

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Brand New 
Paperback: 848 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 3 edition (29 July 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1292020369
ISBN-13: 9781292020365
Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 3.2 x 28.1 cm


Alternative US Edition For Reference Only
ISBN-13: 9780803646575
ISBN-10: 0803646577

 

Description

Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice, 3/e serves as a comprehensive reference for a variety of research situations. This edition reflects the contemporary focus on evidence-based practice in health care, and the essential concepts for understanding analysis and research design. Expanded topics include measures of diagnostic accuracy, statistical estimates of validity and reliability, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, search strategies and critical appraisal of literature for clinical decision making and development of research. Written for those in the health professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and exercise physiology, this text will be useful to developing clinicians, practitioners, graduate students and researchers.