Do you want to keep up with clinical research but find that you are confused by the way
it is presented in the journals?
The answer is Understanding Clinical Papers.
Understanding Clinical Papers, Third Edition explains important research-related topics using actual
papers from clinical journals to illustrate how to understand and evaluate published research. The
authors use an imaginative pictorial approach for an enjoyable and informative read.
This new edition has been fully revised and expanded to include several new chapters on
qualitative and mixed methods research, as well as new quantitative material. With updated
examples drawn from current research, Understanding Clinical Papers remains a valuable resource
for all healthcare professionals.
Praise for previous editions
“What makes this book unique is that each point presented is illustrated with excerpts from actual
papers, often three or four per chapter … this is a very effective teaching device.”
Journal of the American Medical Association
“This book should be an essential addition to the personal libraries of all health care workers who
need to use articles in journals. In these days of evidence-based medicine, this should apply to all
physicians, nurses and other health professionals.” Oncology
“The writing style is amazingly clear and does not require formal course work in biostatistics or
epidemiology …. This friendly informal paperback book is a bargain at the price and should have
wide use. We strongly recommend it for beginners and for easy entry into a complex domain
and to experts who we think will enjoy it and who will find it useful as they teach, advise and help
others.” Quality in Health Care
“The great strength of this book lies in the lively and accessible way in which it is written, making
it particularly appealing to its target audience of practitioners and clinicians. Dealing with an
already well-covered topic which can be dry and unpalatable, the authors manage to present their
material in a colourful and interesting way. The language is clear and readable. It is well-structured,
logically mirroring the sequence of good quality papers. The examples from studies are well
chosen, interesting and at times entertaining in themselves. References are informative and help to
contextualise the information. This is a most useful book which I would recommend in particular for
students of all disciplines and practitioners involved in research activity.”
Accident & Emergency Nursing
“In summary, this book provides a great overview of how to read clinical papers in an informed way
… it provides accessible and simple skills to assess research.” Journal of Substance Use
