Evidence-Based Dentistry: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781405124966 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 240 str.

Queen Marys S Elizabeth (Barts and The London Dental School

Opis

This introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry provides a much-needed orientation in the subject for students and professionals alike. It is a ground-level book for those seeking to understand evidence-based dentistry and its significance for clinical practice. The book is anchored in the dental literature: the majority of the chapters offer guidance on interpreting a full published paper; where both the subject of the paper and the study design is of relevance to the field of dentistry.

Each chapter is organised in a similar way, providing a structured approach to reading and understanding research articles or commercial product information. In this respect, Evidence-Based Dentistry is designed as an introduction to understanding published research and its implications for the dental surgery; rather than as a guide on undertaking research.

* Incorporates topical published papers in order to rpovide worked examples

* Explains the most6 common forms of research used in dentistry

* Unlocks basic statistical and epidemiological concepts, along with key terms

* Enables the reader to identify the research question, assess aspects of study design, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of papers and understand their clinical relevance

* Tables, boxes and figures are used extensively to present core information. Useful templates are also provided, which readers may use/adapt for analysis, including study clubs.

Recenzje

"Suitable for both undergraduates and professional dentists with years of practice under their belts alike, this 200–page paperback aims to provide a basic understanding of research in dentistry and how it is conducted and reported
This book provides an invaluable insight into how scientific findings in dentistry are researched and reported."

bdanews, December 2006

Spis treści

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgement.

1. Evidence–based Dentistry: What it is and how to Practice It.

2. Counting People: Understanding Percentages and Proportions.

3. Taking Measurements on People.

4. Comparing Groups and Examining Associations.

5. Assessing the Effectiveness of Treatments.

6. Determining Risk Factors for and Causes of Disease.

7. Detecting Disease.

8. Comparison of Different Research Studies.

9. Reviewing all the Evidence.

10. Summary of Statistical Concepts.

Suggested Answers.

Further Reading.

Index.

O autorze

Allan Hackshaw established and led the course on evidence–based dentistry at Barts & the London School of Dentistry and is now deputy–director of the cancer trials centre at University College London.

Elizabeth Paul is a Lecturer at the UCL cancer trials centre.

Elizabeth Davenport is Professor of Dental Education, Barts & the London School of Dentistry.