Find research methodology resources for clinical medicine and public health
Browse content on methods commonly used in research across medical specialties and studies in public health.
Cases
SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine and Health collection includes hundreds of examples of research methodologies from across all medical specialties, as well as dentistry, nursing, and public health. It explores an extensive range of studies, including clinical trials, epidemiologic research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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Grounded Theory Research: Twists and Turns From a Study to Discover How Emergency Nurse Practitioners Integrate Into Emergency Department Practices
Abstract:There are very few academic programs in the United States that offer the emergency nurse practitioner specialization, and many emergency department providers are not familiar with the competencies and skills of the emergency nurse practitioner. This can make transitioning into emergency department practices a challenge for the emergency nurse practitioner... Read More
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Identification of Obesity Intervention Candidate Schools Using Diverse Datasets and Discriminant Function Analysis in the Absence of Student Anthropometric Data
Abstract:Schools are important settings for multicomponent preventive programs that improve weight status of children and adolescents by addressing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to physical activity, nutrition, and mental health as well as creating healthy environments such as better playgrounds and cafeteria policies. To prioritize dissemination of ... Read More
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Using Observational Process Mapping and Informal Interviews to Explore Patient Flow in a Developing Emergency Department
Abstract:Conducting research in dynamic environments can be challenging for researchers. In addition, the choice of study design and method may be influenced by the study context. Qualitative methods are useful for providing an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon of interest. Qualitative observational methods are useful for exploring topics of interest by all... Read More
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A Guide to Conducting Randomized Clinical Trials in Implantology: Lessons From a Clinical Trial Investigating the Implant Performance in Overdenture Wearers Submitted to Conventional and Immediate Loading
Abstract:This methods case will deal with problems related to randomized clinical trial design in implantology. More specifically, we will discuss randomized clinical trial designs that investigate the improvements provided by conventional and immediate occlusal loading protocols using mandibular overdentures retained by narrow dental implants in populations of co... Read More
Advisory Board
- Patricia M. Davidson - Johns Hopkins University, USA
- E. Vincent S. Faustino - Yale University, USA
- Sarah E. Lamb - University of Exeter, UK
- Wendy Lou - University of Toronto, Canada
- Arduino A. Mangoni - Flinders University, Australia
- Steven Piantadosi - Harvard University, USA
- Christopher Schmid - Brown University, USA
- Armando Teixeira-Pinto - The University of Sydney, Australia
Methods Map
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