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Podiatrists
A Guide to Research for Podiatrists
Edited by Professor Jackie Campbell, University of Northampton
About the authors
Andrew Barnes is a clinically practising podiatrist working in Barnsley and has special interests in biomechanics and the development of evidence-based practice within podiatry.
Dr Alan Borthwick is currently Lecturer at the School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences of the University of Southampton.
Professor Jackie Campbell is Professor of Neurophysiology at the University of Northampton, research coordinator for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, Chair of the Research Forum for Allied Health Professions and a freelance health research consultant.
Dr Mike Curran is currently a Senior Lecturer working at the School of Health of the University of Northampton. He has undertaken extensive research in the area of computers within podiatry and has published widely.
Dr Lisa Farndon is a Podiatric Development Facilitator for the Podiatry Service, Sheffield, where she is involved in service development, research and audit.
Dr Farina Hashmi is a senior lecturer and research co-ordinator at the Division of Podiatry, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton.
Professor Kate Springett is Head of the Department of Allied Health Professions, Canterbury Christ Church University College.
Professor Wesley Vernon is Head of Sheffield Podiatry Service, Research Lead for Sheffield Primary Care Trust and a visiting Professor at Staffordshire University.
ISBN: 9781905539413 • 120 pp • p/back • RRP £21.00
Published by: M&K Update Ltd • October 2007
It is constantly suggested that, as podiatrists, we need to research, but what does this really mean? This question can be particularly problematic in a profession such as podiatry, where there has not been a strong research basis for our practice in the past. Information is no longer accepted at face value, but instead is scrutinised, criticised, questioned and used to raise other questions. Podiatrists are being prepared to understand, use and undertake their own research. The book will appeal to podiatry practitioners, lecturers and students. It is based on a popular series of articles that appeared in Podiatry Now, which have been updated and edited into this stand-alone resource.
Contents include:
The why, who and what of podiatry research • Finding the funding for research • Defining the research question • Obtaining ethical approval • Finding the literature for research projects • Numerical data analysis • Finding new evidence • research design • Qualitative analysis • Action research • Disseminating research findings • Data collection • Closing the loop putting research findings into practice
Price: £21.00
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Practical Prescribing for Musculoskeletal Practitioners
Dr Julie Dawson, Consultant Rheumatologist, St. Helen’s Hospital, UK and Sheena Hennell, Nurse Consultant, Rheumatology, Arrowe Park Hospital, UK
ISBN: 9781905539093 • 104 pp • p/back • Published by: M&K Update Ltd • November 2007
This book is intended as a convenient guide for non-medical prescribers caring for patients with musculoskeletal problems. It includes an overview of the current legislation on prescribing and accountability and the principles of safe prescribing are clearly defined.
The chapters give practical advice for prescribing disease-modifying drugs, biologics, analgesia, systemic steroids and drugs used in osteoporosis and gout. Basic information is provided on each drug, including the mechanism of action where known, evidence grading, dosage and contraindications.
Contents include:
Non-medical prescribing: the law and accountability • Safe prescribing • Analgesics • Atypical analgesics • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) • Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) • Biologic drugs • Treating osteoporosis • Allopurinol, colchicine and viscosupplementation • Corticosteroids
Price: £13.00
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