Dancey and Reidy are very well known for their Pearson textbook Statistics Without Maths for Psychology and have applied the same principles here to the health sciences market, where they're far more established as researchers.
This quick reference guide will show you how to succeed in case study assignments. It takes the reader through the process step by step, from reading and understanding the assignment brief through to critically evaluating the case, applying theory and presenting the assignment.
A step-by-step guide to doing a literature review in nursing, or related healthcare professions, that takes you through every step of the process from start to finish.
An essential text for all those undertaking a nursing degree within higher education, providing study support and skills development for academic writing and referencing.
A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care is key reading for everyone involved in looking at and applying evidence - students, practice educators, mentors and practising health and social care professionals.
Covers PowerPoint in medicine from beginner to expert. This book explains the basics of digital images, with particular emphasis on medical images. It takes the reader step by step from beginner to advanced techniques for preparation of complex presentations, including the use of video and the preparation of interactive PowerPoint quizzes.
As a dyslexic/SpLD student you have a unique learning style. Understanding this can help you take control and study in a way that is most effective to you. Full of practical advice and visual examples, this friendly book will give you all the essential knowledge and ideas needed to manage your dyslexia positively.
Designed for students studying social sciences as a part of the common foundation programme, this text provides a thorough introduction to sociology, social anthropology, social economics, social policy and health policy.
This is the ideal step-by-step guide on how to write successful research proposals in the health sciences, whether it is for a thesis or dissertation review committee, an ethical review committee or a grant funding committee.
A self-assessment resource for candidates preparing to sit the challenging FRCS (ORL-HNS) with over 300 single best answer questions and more than 70 extended matching questions.
This practical book will equip students with the critical thinking, reading and writing skills required to succeed both on their course and in their professional placements.
This book gives you the tools to conduct your own documentary research and celebrates the importance of documentary analysis across the social sciences.
Now in it's fourth edition and thoroughly updated to ensure all content is mapped to the new 2018 NMC standards, this book is a practical and readable guide to undertaking a research project plan or a literature review for final year assessment.
This book addresses the statistical, practical, and ethical issues arising from allocating groups of individuals, or clusters, to different interventions.
This bestselling introduction to research supports nursing students by demystifying jargon, explaining the key concepts and building their skills in applying research principles to their studies and practice.
The go-to book for anyone considering a career in nursing. Using real life tips from students, lecturers and nurses, the book helps prospective students determine if nursing is the right career for them. It then walks the reader step by step through the application process, from choosing the right course to writing a strong application and succeeding at the interview.
This practical guide walks you through your whole research project, from first starting out and deciding on a topic or question to writing up and presenting research.
Supporting Learning in Health & Social Care Practice covers the principles that underpin effective learning and assessment strategies within the practice setting and provides practical guidance on ways in which individuals and teams can meet the challenge of increasing student numbers in busy health and social care environments.
Helps you get the most from studying and shows how to make good use of your time and achieve success. This book demonstrates how to develop and build on existing strengths and experiences to get the most out of any course. It focuses on what you need to know. It helps you to: access libraries; use internet and databases; and, develop IT skills.
Series Information An interactive approach to learning, this series provides everything a student needs for Foundation studies across healthcare disciplines. Written by an appropriate specialist in a non-technical style. Key features of the text demonstrate how theory has a practical application, as well as testing student's knowledge.
Good writing skills are essential for study, but many students find that they struggle to write well. Written especially for health and social care students, this book demystifies academic writing, giving you an understanding of what good writing looks like, and how to achieve it.
Offers a sociological framework for analyzing health policy and healthcare. This volume includes chapters on consumerism, technology, evidence-based practice, public health, managerialism and social care among others, and incorporates references to various developments, such as regulation and incentivization.
Revealing Nursing Expertise Through Practitioner Inquiry explores and reveals the often hidden workings of 'expert practitioners'. It provides valuable insights into developing practice expertise and how expert nursing practice is a key influence on health care practice.
What is action research and how can it best be understood? How can practitioners use action research to deal with problems and improve services? What are the different types of action research and which might be most appropriate for use in a particular setting? This book answers these questions.
Nursing Research is the ultimate companion to research. The new edition offers everything you need to know, supporting you throughout your course. With this gentle but comprehensive beginner's guide, you'll have no trouble understanding research, the foundation to good evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness and quality care.
Ever struggled to write a critical essay? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice? This guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care.
This accessible and practical book is designed to help students make the most of their invaluable time out on placement and is suitable for use in all areas of health and social care practice.
Series Information An interactive approach to learning, this series provides everything a student needs for Foundation studies across healthcare disciplines. Written by an appropriate specialist in a non-technical style. Key features of the text demonstrate how theory has a practical application, as well as testing student's knowledge.
An accessible, student-friendly handbook that covers all of the essential study skills that ensure students get the most out of their nursing or healthcare course. The book has been developed to provide guidance on the most important academic and study skills that students require throughout their time at university and beyond.
This book presents an overview of the development of writing skills for both students and practitioners in health care, offering information on all the main areas of writing practice in one volume. Clearly laid out with summary points, practical activities and checklists, it makes relevant information accessible for the busy health professional.
The authors discuss participative approaches to research and provide an up-to-date account of inclusive practice with individuals with learning disabilities. Drawing on evidence from two major studies, they explain how lessons learnt from inclusive research in the learning disability field are applicable to others working with marginalized groups.