{"product_id":"the-design-of-studies-for-medical-research-isbn-9780470844953","title":"The Design of Studies for Medical Research","description":"The same careful rigour imposed on the design of phase III randomised controlled trials is not always applied to medical research in other areas such as trials conducted at earlier stages of drug development.   \u003cp\u003eWith the emphasis that is now placed on evidence-based medicine, such care and rigour will inevitably impact on these areas with increasing attention turned to the quality of design. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis title describes what principles can be used to structure research effectively allowing for the required degree of accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by two best selling authors, this book includes many examples from medical literature and will be of great value to all groups conducting studies at the interface of clinical and laboratory research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What is Evidence? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Measurement, Forms and Questionnaires 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Principles of Study Size Calculation 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Randomisation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Studies 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Surveys, Cohort and Case–Control Studies 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Clinical Trials–General Issues 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Early Clinical Trials 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Phase III Trials 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Diagnosis 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Prognostic Factor Studies 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTables 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 267\u003c\/p\u003e  \"…a thorough but concise introduction to study design and data analysis.\" (\u003ci\u003eE-STREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2006)  \u003cp\u003e\"…a very good attempt to discuss various aspects of clinical research…\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Biopharmaceutical Statistics\u003c\/i\u003e, July\/August 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a well researched, well written, thoughtful, and…easy to read primer…a valuable addition to books for research physicians, medical students, and others…\" (\u003ci\u003eDoody's Health Services\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…this book is surprisingly refreshing…could be used in any number of situations with equality utility…\" (\u003ci\u003eCanadian Journal of Medical Laboratory Science\u003c\/i\u003e, 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eDavid Machin\u003c\/b\u003e, Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Centre, Singapore and UK Children's Cancer Study Group, University of Leicester, UK and Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael J. Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e, Medical Statistics Group, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eEssential Reading for Medical Research\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGood design is a pre-requisite for successful medical research and \u003ci\u003eThe Design of Studies for Medical Research\u003c\/i\u003e shows just how this can be achieved. The book focuses on how to effectively design studies and covers all key aspects of the process:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to take samples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to randomise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuestionnaire and form design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample size determination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign of laboratory experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign of clinical trials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign of epidemiological studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is for anyone working in medical research, from the laboratory through to general practice and public health. It will be \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eideal for anyone embarking upon research for the first time or submitting a research proposal for funding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, but is of relevance to all health and allied health professionals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes examples from the medical literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights and summarises key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990205546725,"sku":"NP9780470844953","price":77.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470844953.jpg?v=1761786899","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-design-of-studies-for-medical-research-isbn-9780470844953","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}