Understanding Clinical Research

Rich methodological insights, a fantastic framework to guide development ‘The book spans a comprehensive overview of quantitative/qualitative research methods and core considerations such as patient/public involvement and ethics. It's great at providing you with a staged approach to learn something new, or delve into something you're familiar with in greater detail. You can tell from the style that the authors have experience of crafting a successful recipe for teaching students. Although it's primarily aimed at medical students, the context is applicable/accessible to any healthcare professional or person with an academic interest. I liked the structure which enables you to sequentially read the book or dive into a specific area you need more clarity in. Within each chapter there is a good overview including the nuts & bolts of a methodological theory/approach, the research context it could be applied to and a worked example/reference to help you contextualise it. It's very practical. I'd say if you're very new to research or need instructions on how to conduct detailed tasks e.g. a systematic review using Medline/Embase, you'd get the most out of the book in conjunction with a supervisor/mentor/library service. However, if you read the book without any prior research experience, you'd definitely have a good idea of where to start. Never come across a text with all the information you need to begin your research journey in one place, with an engaging format (diagrams/examples) to walk you through things step-by-step. A unique and valuable resource for early stage researchers.' Amazon reviewer