Reading and Understanding Health Research (PDF )

By Robert R. Weaver, Qian Jia
This concise guide equips readers with the essential skills required to analyze and critically appraise health research evidence, an integral element to evidence-based practice and professional development.
The book offers invaluable guidance by demystifying the structure and language of peer-reviewed research through different stages of reading―inspectional, analytical, and topical―to provide a structured approach to understanding and evaluating research design, methods, and findings. Through analytically reading each section of a research paper, readers can develop a critical appreciation of the evidence, helping them to identify both the strengths and limitations of any piece of research. This critical reading process is a crucial skill, fostering the ability to judiciously apply evidence to health practice, and encouraging a deep engagement with research to better inform health decisions.
Ideal reading for students across all health disciplines, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, it will also be a valuable resource for health professionals seeking to enhance their skills in evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Instructors can also access a range of online resources to support classroom use.

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (February 26, 2025)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032230096
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032230092