Download or read book Handbook for Health Care Research written by Robert L. Chatburn and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook for Health Care Research is included in the 2015 edition of the essential collection of Doody’s Core Titles. Doody's Book Review: 98 - 5 Stars! This is a unique book on scientific research written for health care practitioners. Using step-by-step guidelines, the text teaches students and practitioners to implement a research protocol and evaluate the results, even if s/he has no experience or formal training in the research process. It provides the basic tools to carry out and critically analyze the research data, from asking the initial questions to preparing a publication. The chapters are organized around the major steps in the research process, allowing the reader to sort through various research procedures easily. All statistical procedures are illustrated with actual examples from health care practice. Instructor Resources include PowerPoint slides and a Test Bank.