Social Care Practice In Context

Download or read book Health and Social Care Research Methods in Context written by Taylor & Francis Group and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first textbook to show how research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methods relate to improving health and social care practice. The book shows how different research approaches are undertaken in practice and of the challenges and strengths of different methodologies, thus facilitating students to make informed decisions when choosing which to use in their own research projects. The eleven chapters are each structured around different research methods and include: A brief overview of the research and research question Identification and overview of the research approach and associated methods selected to answer this question The sample and recruitment, including issues and challenges Ethical concerns Practical issues in undertaking the research approach Links between the research process and findings to health and social care values Links to the full research study Further reading It will be required reading for all students of social work; social care; nursing; public health; and health studies and is particularly suitable for those on widening participation courses.