Bailey's Research & Evidence-Based Practice for the Health Professional

Five Stars. "A great reference for any health professional doing research!"--Online Reviewer

Your practical guide to research and evidence-based practice
Research is a dynamic journey. From crafting a research question and selecting an appropriate methodology to disseminating your findings, you'll take your research or evidence-based practice project from beginning to end.

Great for research as an OT. "This is a great reference. This book does a good job at breaking down everything and is not overwhelming. I have used it in multiple courses and will continue to utilize it as a reference when I am finished with my doctorate. If you're an OT, PT, AT, SLP, I think this textbook would be perfect for you!"--Alexandra I., Online Reviewer

Great introductory methods book."I teach a Master's level research methods course using this book and a statistics textbook. This is a great book for helping students understand the ins and outs of basic research designs."--Online Reviewer

• New, Updated & Revised! More student-friendly, streamlined presentation and organization, including clear explanations and how-to guidance
• New! Integration of research and evidence-based practice with more examples and templates
• New! Content related to mixed methods research designs and systematic reviews as well as pilot and feasibility studies to enhance understanding of existing research and designing of new inquiries
• New! New chapters on critically appraising quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods and systematic review research, with templates for appraising each of these designs
• New & Expanded! Content on types of grants, grant sources, components of a grant proposal, and practical grant writing tips as well as program development and completing a needs assessment
  • Easy-to-follow guidance through the process...

• Understanding & Appraising Research: Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and systematic review research designs, and the sampling, data collection tools, and analysis methods relative to each design
• Designing Your Inquiry: Developing an inquiry plan, designing a survey, drafting an institutional review board proposal, and identifying and securing funding
• Disseminating Outcomes: Sharing findings through various outlets

Author: Jennifer E. Lape, Angela N. Hissong
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Published: 02/03/2025
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.93h x 8.00w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9781719648684
4th Edition