Crombie, I
The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal, Second Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119835240
- author:
- Crombie, I
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 1 x 14.1 x 14.1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Public Health Medical Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Pocket Guide to Critical Appraisal is a comprehensive guide to evaluating research quality. Written in an accessible style, it provides annotated checklists of common research designs and explains how to quickly identify the information needed for critical appraisal.
Recent developments in evidence-based medicine are reflected in this updated edition, which distinguishes between the risk of bias in published studies and the value of findings for healthcare delivery. The book also covers topics such as statistical significance, sources of bias, and summarising the risk of bias.
This guide is an essential resource for health professionals and students who read research papers and use their findings, providing a complete and concise overview of how to assess research quality.