Prehospital Research Methods and Practice

Bringing together a team of leading international experts in the field  of research, this book provides an up-to-date and accessible overview of  applied research methods in the prehospital environment.

Written  to support the needs of the paramedicine, emergency medicine and wider  healthcare communities in this rapidly advancing research setting, the  authors introduce the key areas of research design and methods,  evidence-based practice, ethics and quality improvement for both the  novice and the more advanced researcher. Relevant examples of  prehospital research are also included to fully explain and illustrate  the key approaches.

High-quality, robust evidence is of the  utmost importance to inform prehospital clinical practice and ensure  better patient care. This book is essential reading for anyone  interested in undertaking research within the prehospital or emergency  care setting, including undergraduate and postgraduate students in  paramedic science, medicine, nursing and allied health.