Research in health care : design, conduct and interpretation of health services research

Introduction to Health Services Research. The Foundations of Research. Developing the Research Question. Reviewing the Literature. Case Reports and Case Series. Surveys. Cohort Studies. Clinical Trials. Case-Control Studies. Other Methods of Research. Selecting the Method. Related Disciplines. Issues in Data Collection. Practical Issues in the Design and Conduct of Studies. Introduction to Data Analysis and Interpretation. Communicating the Findings. Index.