This book offers an alternative, realistic and practical approach to help those in health and social care critically appraise what they read and what they see in the workplace.
A beginner's guide to the skills of critical thinking, critical writing and critical appraisal in health and social care.
“If you want to understand, design, or carry out a literature review to improve the quality of care that you or others deliver, then look no further.” Dr Ray Samuriwo, Associate Professor in Adult Nursing, University of Bradford, UK ...
“This is a must-read for a range of professionals, offering a balanced yet critically aware appraisal of the significance of evidence-based/informed practice in a complex professional world.” Dr Steve J Hothersall, [Formerly, now ...
Prompt questions to help you evaluate rather than just report (Sharp and Taylor (2012) adapted from CASP International Network (2010) tool for RCTs) 1. Did the trial address a clearly focussed issue? U Did they ask a question, ...
5 Mr Smith needs to be more clearly identified and basic demographic information is needed. 6 An objective description of Mr. Smith's living environment is needed as what is untidy to one person could be homely to another 7 What does ...
This popular book demystifies literature reviewing and answers the questions students have about how to tackle the process.
With real life newspaper extracts, a glossary, exercises and answers, and a guide to essay writing, this is an invaluable tool for both students wanting to improve their grades and general readers wanting to boost their brainpower.
... Woolliams M (2015) A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care, 2nd edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press. Barber P, Brown R & Martin D (2012) Mental Health Law in England and Wales: A guide for mental ...
This book answers all your students' questions on the nursing research process.
A useful glossary and the questioning style are just some of the pedagogical features of this text. I will continue to recommend this book to my students.” Debra Jackson, RN PhD FACN, Professor of Nursing, University of Technology, Sydney