Allan Hackshaw – Författare

A Concise Guide to Observational Studies in Healthcare provides busy healthcare professionals with an easy-to-read introduction and overview to conducting, analysing and assessing observational studies. It is a suitable introduction for anyone without prior knowledge of study design, analysis or conduct as the important concepts are presented throughout the text. It provides an overview to the features of design, analyses and conduct of observational studies, without using mathematical formulae, or complex statistics or terminology and is a useful guide for researchers conducting their own studies, those who participate in studies co-ordinated by others, or who read or review a published report of an observational study. Examples are based on clinical features of people, biomarkers, lifestyle habits and environmental exposures, and evaluating quality of care.

A CONCISE GUIDE TO CLINICAL TRIALS Design and execute life-saving trials with this accessible resource Clinical trials have revolutionized the treatment of disease and the development of life-saving pharmaceuticals. They contribute decisively to diagnosis, the avoidance of early death, medical intervention and are central to the modern work of pharmaceutical producers. The design and execution of clinical trials is one of the fastest-growing and most important areas of medical and pharmaceutical research. A Concise Guide to Clinical Trials, Second Edition provides an accessible and comprehensive survey of clinical trials, their design, and their applications. Beginning with a taxonomy of trial types, the book overviews stages of analysis, ethical and legal requirements, and more. Now fully updated to reflect the latest research and clinical practice, it continues to be an indispensable resource for researchers and clinicians. Readers of the second edition of A Concise Guide to Clinical Trials will also find: New material on pharmaceutical trials, adaptive designs, and the use of ‘big data’ The easy-to-use organization facilitates both first-time learning and reference Detailed treatment of concepts such as health technology assessments (HTA), patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), and moreA Concise Guide to Clinical Trials, Second Edition is ideal for clinicians and healthcare professionals looking for a working knowledge of clinical trials, as well as for pharmaceutical workers and regulators looking to understand this vital aspect of the industry.

This introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry provides a much-needed orientation in the subject for students and professionals alike. It is a ground-level book for those seeking to understand evidence-based dentistry and its significance for clinical practice. The book is anchored in the dental literature: the majority of the chapters offer guidance on interpreting a full published paper; where both the subject of the paper and the study design is of relevance to the field of dentistry.Each chapter is organised in a similar way, providing a structured approach to reading and understanding research articles or commercial product information. In this respect, Evidence-Based Dentistry is designed as an introduction to understanding published research and its implications for the dental surgery; rather than as a guide on undertaking research. Incorporates topical published papers in order to rpovide worked examplesExplains the most6 common forms of research used in dentistryUnlocks basic statistical and epidemiological concepts, along with key termsEnables the reader to identify the research question, assess aspects of study design, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of papers and understand their clinical relevanceTables, boxes and figures are used extensively to present core information. Useful templates are also provided, which readers may use/adapt for analysis, including study clubs.

This concise guide covers the important angles of your grant application, whether for a health research project or personal training programme, and will help you be among the successful applicants. The author, a reviewer for grant funding organisations and internationally respected research scientist, gives you the benefit of his experience from both sides of the process in this easy-to-use, readable guide. The book takes you through the grant application process, explaining how to: Present the justification for the proposed projectDescribe the study design clearlyEstimate the financial costsUnderstand a typical review process, and how this can influence the contents of the grant applicationThe author provides practical advice on a range of project types (observational studies, clinical trials, laboratory experiments, and systematic reviews) to increase the chance that your application will be successful. There are also tips on what to avoid throughout the application.With generic information about application requirements, How to Write a Grant Application is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking a health services or scientific grant.