Research in Health and Social Care

<p><i>Research in Health and Social Care </i>equips students and early-career practitioners with the crucial knowledge skills and understanding required to conduct sound research. Accessibly written it is structured to allow professionals and students to engage in the theoretical development of their practice in ethical and reflective research.</p><p>Each chapter is co-written with students featuring vignettes from health and social care students that highlight their personal journeys with research engagement. Content includes:</p><ul> <li>exploring the everyday nature of research processes procedures and analysis</li> <li>demystifying key terminology</li> <li>an introduction to research and its importance in practice</li> <li>creative and traditional tools of research</li> <li>analysing data and how to disseminate data</li> <li>approaches to research</li> <li>embedding research into practice</li> </ul><p>Discussions around key theoretical ideas are explored throughout as well as opportunities for deep reflection.</p><p>This essential book is perfect for all social work and health and social care students as well as early-career practitioners aiming to deepen their knowledge and skills in conducting robust ethical and relevant developmental research.</p>