Using Evidence in Health and Social Care

Gomm, Roger (Editor)/ Davies, Celia (Editor)/ Gomm, Roger/ Open University (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 0761964959 / ISBN 13: 9780761964957

Published by Sage Pubns, 2000

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1st edition. 260 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Evidence in Health and Social Care
• Publisher: Sage Pubns
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761964959
• ISBN 13: 9780761964957
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.57 kilograms

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Synopsis

This wide-ranging text on research methods in health and social care introduces readers to different kinds of evidence and helps them to evaluate the unique contributions of each. It acknowledges the variety of contexts in which practitioners work and the challenges of putting research into practice. The book introduces readers to research of different kinds - the randomised controlled trial, the survey, qualitative research and action research - and highlights the underlying logic and value of each. It also addresses economic appraisal, and ethical issues in research. The text goes on to consider how there can be a much more active and dynamic interplay between practice and research, and using examples from health and social care shows that applying evidence is a complex process requiring the active participation of those on the receiving end. Those who seek to develop and improve their practice will welcome this approach to evidence-based health. The text supports evidence-based practice but seeks to ensure that the interpretations and uses of it are broad, thoughtful and informed. As such, Using Evidence in Health and Social Care will be an essential text for research methods courses in health, social work and nursing. It is a textbook for the Open University course K302 Critical Practice in Health and Social Care.

About the Author

Roger Gomm, now retired, was lecturer in health and welfare at The Open University, UK. He has long experience of ethnographic research in both the United Kingdom and internationally, and of bespoke evaluation research. He has written several books, including Social Research Methodology (second edition, Palgrave Macmillan, 2008) and Key Concepts in Social Research Methods (Palgrave Macmillan, 2009).