Clinical Data-Mining | Integrating Practice and Research

Irwin Epstein

ISBN 10: 019533552X / ISBN 13: 9780195335521

Published by Oxford University Press, 2009

Clinical Data-Mining | Integrating Practice and Research | Irwin Epstein | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2009 | Oxford University Press | EAN 9780195335521 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 120658632

Synopsis:

Clinical Data-Mining (CDM) involves the conceptualization, extraction, analysis, and interpretation of available clinical data for practice knowledge-building, clinical decision-making and practitioner reflection. Depending upon the type of data mined, CDM can be qualitative or quantitative; it is generally retrospective, but may be meaningfully combined with original data collection.

Any research method that relies on the contents of case records or information systems data inevitably has limitations, but with proper safeguards these can be minimized. Among CDM's strengths however, are that it is unobtrusive, inexpensive, presents little risk to research subjects, and is ethically compatible with practitioner value commitments. When conducted by practitioners, CDM yields conceptual as well as data-driven insight into their own practice- and program-generated questions.
This pocket guide, from a seasoned practice-based researcher, covers all the basics of conducting practitioner-initiated CDM studies or CDM doctoral dissertations, drawing extensively on published CDM studies and completed CDM dissertations from multiple social work settings in the United States, Australia, Israel, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. In addition, it describes consulting principles for researchers interested in forging collaborative university-agency CDM partnerships, making it a practical tool for novice practitioner-researchers and veteran academic-researchers alike.

As such, this book is an exceptional guide both for professionals conducting practice-based research as well as for social work faculty seeking an evidence-informed approach to practice-research integration.

About the Author: Irwin Epstein, PhD, is Rehr Professor of Applied Social Work Research in the School of Social Work at Hunter College.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Clinical Data-Mining | Integrating Practice ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu