Understanding Clinical Research

Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A complete guide to understanding and applying clinical research resultsIdeal for both researchers and healthcare providersUnderstanding Clinical Research addresses both the operational challenges of clinical trials and the needs of clinicians to comprehend the nuances of research methods to accurately analyze study results. This timely resource covers all aspects of clinical trialsfrom study design and statistics to regulatory oversightand it delivers a detailed yet streamlined overview of mustknow research topics.The text features an accessible threepart organization that traces the evolution of clinical research and explains the bedrock principles and unique challenges of clinical experimentation and observational research. Reinforcing this content are reallife case examplesdrawn from the authors broad experiencethat put chapter concepts into action and contribute to a working knowledge of integral research techniques.FEATURES: The most definitive guide to promoting excellence in clinical research, designed to empower healthcare providers to assess a studys strengths and weaknesseswith confidence and apply this knowledge to optimize patient outcomes Indepth coverage of fundamental research methods and protocols from preeminent authorities provides readers with an instructive primer and a springboard for ongoing clinical research education Clear, comprehensive threepart organization: Section One: Evolution of Clinical Research offers a succinct history of clinical trials, drug regulations, and the role of the FDA while covering theimpact of information technology and academic research organizations Section Two: Principles of Clinical Experimentation takes you through the typical phases of clinical trials in the development of medical products,from initial human subject research to postapproval surveillance studies Section Three: Observational Research highlights the underlying principles, pitfalls, and methods for casecontrol studies, cohort studies, registries, and subgroup analyses within randomized trials