Research Methods for Health and Social Care

JOANNE NEALE is Professor of Public Health at Oxford Brooke's University, UK. Her recent publications include Drug Users in Society, also by Palgrave, and numerous journal articles.

• PART I: RESEARCH PRELIMINARIESWhy Research?; C.Ritchieand S.VitaliStarting a New Research Project; J.V.AppletonResearch Ethics; M.BoultonPART II: DESK-BASED RESEARCHLiterature Reviews; M.Leach, J.Nealeand P.A.KempSystematic Reviews; L.Smithand L.DixonContent Analysis; M.JacksonDiscourse Analysis; D.Osborneand J.NealeService Audit; J.Hall& A.K.DearmunPART III: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCHSurveys; M.Watsonand L.CoombesCohort Studies; H.A.Adetunji, J.Nealeand N.WheelerRandomized Control Trials; L.Smithand T.J.RyanEconomic Evaluations; D.R.Foxcroftand H.A.AdetunjiMeasuring Health Status; J.DawsonPART IV: QUALITATIVE RESEARCHIn-depth Interviews; L.Coombes, D.Allen, D.Humphreyand J.NealeFocus Groups; J.Foster-TurnerParticipant Observation; B.TaylorEthnography; S.Harperand J.La FontaineCritical Incident Technique; H.Aveyardand J.NealePART V: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMixed Methods Research Quantity Plus Quality; R.WalkerDissemination; J.Neale

"This is an excellent research textbook book which covers all the main methods that are currently used in health and social care research. I think that this will be an excellent resource for a number of healthcare professionals at degree and masters degree level. It is beautifully written and good editorial control is clearly evident" - Professor Claire Hale, Dame Kathleen Raven Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK