Description |
1 online resource (ix, 166 pages) |
Contents |
About the editors -- About the contributors -- Abbreviations -- 1. Research and the paramedic -- Learning outcomes for the chapter -- Introduction -- About this book -- What is research? -- What is a profession? -- Development of the paramedic role -- Knowledge to inform paramedic practice -- Clinical decision making -- Paramedic research -- The research process: an overview -- Structure of this book -- 2. Knowledge to underpin paramedic practice -- Learning outcomes for the chapter -- The nature of knowledge -- Knowledge and practice -- How practice knowledge is generated |
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Qualitative and quantitative paradigmsHow do you choose which method to use? -- Philosophical underpinnings -- Core elements of research studies -- Critiquing research -- Conclusion -- 3. Evidence based practice in paramedic practice -- Learning outcomes for the chapter -- Introduction -- Definitions of evidence based practice -- Benefits of evidence based practice -- The origins and purpose of clinical governance and evidence based practice -- The components of evidence based practice -- Research -- Clinical opinion and expertise -- Patient preferences -- Resources -- Sources of evidence |
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Strengthening the evidence base for paramedic practiceBarriers to evidence based practice -- Implementing evidence based practice -- Conclusion -- Useful evidence based practice websites/databases -- 4. Conducting ethical research in paramedic practice -- Learning outcomes for the chapter -- Introduction -- What will paramedics research? -- Research governance -- Research proposals -- Ethical research -- Autonomy -- Consent and informed consent -- Veracity and fidelity -- Nonmaleficence -- Conclusion -- Useful websites -- 5. Conducting a critical literature review in paramedic practice |
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Learning outcomes for the chapterIntroduction -- What is a literature review? -- The purpose of a literature review -- Identifying a topic -- Searching the literature -- Critiquing the literature -- The layout of the literature review -- Referencing -- Conclusion -- Further reading -- Useful websites -- 6. Qualitative research in paramedic practice: an overview -- Learning outcomes for the chapter -- Introduction -- What is the purpose of qualitative research? -- Why choose a qualitative approach? -- Characteristics of qualitative research -- Reflexivity -- What does a qualitative research study look like? |
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Research problem, question and aim/statement of purposeSampling -- Data collection -- Interviews -- Observation -- Approaches to analysis in qualitative research -- What do we mean by qualitative data analysis? -- What is important in assessing the quality of research using qualitative approaches? -- Dissemination of the research findings -- Conclusion -- 7. Using qualitative research methods in paramedic practice -- Learning outcomes for the chapter -- Introduction -- How do you choose the 'right' research approach? -- Ethnography -- Phenomenology -- Grounded theory -- Generic qualitative research -- Conclusion |
Summary |
This book, written specifically for paramedic students, will answer the call for paramedic specific textbooks and will give relevant examples and context for this newly established profession |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Emergency medicine -- Research -- Methodology
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Research.
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Biomedical Research -- methods
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Allied Health Personnel -- education
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Research
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research (function)
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MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Emergency Medical Services.
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MEDICAL -- Emergency Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Emergency.
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Research
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Education.
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Medical research.
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Accident & emergency medicine.
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Health and Wellbeing.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Mooney, Gail P
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ISBN |
9780335241378 |
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0335241379 |
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