Clinical Research in Practice: A Guide for

With the rapid rise in evidence-based practice, every clinician is accountable for determining the value of their interventions. However, many clinicians grapple with the ability to critically analyze and implement research. In a straightforward, reader-friendly approach, Clinical Research in Practice: A Guide for the Bedside Scientist provides readers with the knowledge to find, appraise, and conduct practice-based research.

Foreword

vii

Preface

ix

Acknowledgments

xiii

Part I: An Introduction to Bedside Science

The Role of Research in Clinical Practice

3

(10)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Bedside Science Projects

13

(20)

Part II: Building a Foundation for a Bedside Science Project

Focus the Research Question

33

(18)

Scan the Literature

51

(24)

Solicit Organizational Commitment

75

(18)

Part III: Designing the Structure of a Bedside Science Project

Design, Study Methods, and Procedures

93

(30)

Sampling Strategy

123

(16)

Do Not Fear the Numbers

139

(28)

Part IV: Using Bedside Science in Practice

Can We Use It?

167

(20)

Finding Evidence in Words

187

(26)

Communicating Your Findings: The Final Step

213

(18)

Glossary

231

Appendices

Appendix 1: A Sample Informed Consent Form

237

Appendix 2: A Survey for a Bedside Science Project

241

Appendix 3: Appraisal of the Evidence: Reviewing a Published Article

243

Appendix 4: Checklist for Evaluating a Research Study

263

Appendix 5: A Bedside Science Research Flow Sheet

265

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Clinical Research in Practice: A Guide for the Bedside Scientist

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