The profession of paramedicine is rapidly expanding and primary research
relating to prehospital interventions is exploding worldwide. This new
book provides, for the first time, a meaningful and easy to understand
guide to research specifically tailored for paramedics.
Written by experts in research, medicine and paramedicine, Introducing,
Designing and Conducting Research for Paramedics introduces the reader
to the concepts of research through real-life examples. The structure
follows a logical sequence from an overview of the research process to
how to generate, consume and implement evidence.
This book will be a valuable resource for paramedics and prehospital
clinicians at any level, worldwide, who wish to contribute to the
rapidly emerging body of evidence on paramedicine and understand how
they can make use of this in their practice.
- Important concepts described in terms of their relevance to
paramedicine, making the text meaningful and easy to understand
- Written and edited by key academics and clinicians in the field of
paramedic research
- Paramedicine examples used throughout to explain aspects of
research methodology (e.g. qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods
and literature reviews)
- Key objectives, relevant terms, reference lists, further suggested
readings and useful resources support the reader to engage further
with research
- Discussion/review questions and reflective exercises in each
chapter to reinforce learning
- An eBook included with print purchase
