Health Services Research Methods

Practice Problems. Review questions at the end of each chapter enable readers to practice skills and assess their progress.

Step-by-Step Learning. The author’s systematic approach takes readers from conceptualization to application, exploring every step in between to offer a panoramic view of health services research and management.

Popular Methods. Chapters introduce the most commonly used research methods for applied health services research, including illustrations and examples for context and support.

Student Focused. Well-organized and easy to read, this powerful resource helps students develop the systematic mindset necessary for undertaking and mastering complex research projects.

One-of-A-Kind Appeal. Unlike other research texts, Health Services Research Methods, 3rd Edition focuses on applied methods for health services research—and only health services research.

Current References. Updated material and references reflect recent developments to expose readers to the most recent health-related research methods in use today.

Supporting Examples. New examples added to the 3rd Edition give readers better context for abstract research and statistical methods introduced throughout the book.

Systematic Approach. Designed to “walk” students through complex research methodologies, the 3rd edition delivers the process from start to finish and demonstrates how today’s health services organizations can benefit.

New Frameworks. The latest research methods and frameworks in health policy and health services research offer insights to health care management problems and innovative ways to address them.

Unique Content. Written expressly for the health care field, Health Services Research Methods, 3rd Edition is the only applied methods book available for conducting health services-specific research.

Concise Methods. Already known for a logical, systematic approach that connects with readers, this updated edition is clearer and easier to follow than ever.