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
Cases collection includes hundreds of examples of research methodologies and techniques applied across medical specialties, as well as dentistry, nursing, and public health. It explores an extensive range of studies, including clinical trials, observational studies, epidemiologic research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Videos
This collection of videos covers a broad range of key methods across medical and health research. Studies in numerous medical specialties, from cardiology to oncology, to infectious diseases, as well as public health and health services research are explored in engaging and accessible formats. Video tutorials give clear overviews of core methods and concepts in clinical research and epidemiology, while case study videos show the applications of these methods in practice. From clinical trials design and conduct, through digital health, remote health interventions and bioethics videos in this unique collection tackle both the established and growing areas of interest in medical research.
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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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Adjusting for Withdrawals in Life Tables
Abstract:How to adjust for withdrawals when using life tables as a technique to assess survival and express disease prognosis is explained, using a clear example.
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Aging, Location and Biomarkers
Dr. Heidi Ewen, Associate Professor of Health and Aging Studies, University of Indianapolis, discusses mixed methods research on aging, relocation, and biomarkers, including research design, recruitment, data analysis, and lessons learned.
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
Use the Methods Map to browse the resources in SAGE Research Methods. Learn how methods are related and find definitions of key terms.
