Main description:

This book discusses the why and how of each step of data-based medical research that can provide basic information to emerging researchers and medical graduate students who write theses or publish articles. The chapters are arranged in the sequence of steps for data-based research. The research steps are comprehensively covered from the selection of the topic to the final publication. Reporting methods such as CONSORT, STARD, and SAMPL guidelines are also covered. Each chapter has separately earmarked examples from the contemporary literature that illustrate the different research methods.

Key Features

Discusses all the steps of data-based medical research

Examines the topics in depth by way of examples from contemporary literature

Features notable information in boxes for special attention

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Contents:

Basics of Medical Research

The Topic of Medical Research

Study Designs: An Overview

Clinical Trials

Observational Studies (20 pages)

Assessment of Medical Factors

Methodology of Data Collection

Sampling and Sample Size (20 pages)

Research Protocol

Processing of Data

Statistical Analysis

Writing a Thesis or a Paper, and Oral Presentation

Reporting Guidelines

Reporting Ethics and Peer Reviews