Foundations of Health Services Research : Principles, Methods, and Topics / [E-Book]

Part 1: Introduction to Health Services Research -- Chapter 1. Description of Health Services Research -- Chapter 2. Fields of Health Services Research -- Part 2: Principles of Health Services Research -- Chapter 3. Use of Theories in Health Services Research -- Chapter 4. Scientific Integrity in Health Services Research -- Chapter 5. Presentation of Quantitative Research Findings -- Chapter 6. Dissemination and Utilisation of Research Findings -- Part 3: Research Methods in Health Services Research -- Chapter 7. Qualitative Methods in Health Services Research -- Chapter 8. Survey Methods in Health Services Research -- Chapter 9. Use of Electronic Patient Records for Health Services Research -- Chapter 10. Social Network Analyses in Health Services Research -- Chapter 11. Development and Validation of Questionnaires in Health Services Research -- Chapter 12. Development of Interventions -- Chapter 13. Process Evaluation in Health Services Research -- Chapter 14. Outcomes Evaluation in Health Services Research -- Chapter 15. Economic Evaluation in Health Services Research -- Chapter 16. Systematic Reviews of Healthcare Interventions -- Part 4: Emerging Topics in Health Services Research -- Chapter 17. Novel Interventions for Patient Empowerment -- Chapter 18. Mental Health Reform, Ecological Translation, and the Future of Public Mental Health Care -- Chapter 19. Dynamic Landscape of the Health Professions -- Chapter 20. Community Pharmacies as Healthcare Providers: New Developments in Medication Management and the Role of Information Technology -- Chapter 21. Continuity of Care: New Approaches to a Classic Topic of Health Services Research -- Chapter 22. Access to, Continuity and Coordination of Health Care for Refugees: Emerging Challenges and Topics for Health Services Research -- Chapter 23. Digital Technology for Information and Communication in Health Care -- Chapter 24. Climate Change as a Topic of Health Services Research.

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to health services research. Health services research uses empirical studies to address challenges in the delivery and organization of health care. The book focuses on healthcare delivery (micro-level), which is embedded in institutions such as hospitals (meso-level) and healthcare systems (macro-level). The quality of the research approach determines the value of health services research to a large extent. The book, therefore, puts emphasis on research principles and research methods. The book provides an evidence-informed perspective on principles, methods and topics of health services research and uses examples of studies throughout the text. The 24 chapters are organised in four sections: Introduction to Health Services Research Principles of Health Services Research Research Methods in Health Services Research Emerging Topics in Health Services Research Foundations of Health Services Research: Principles, Methods, and Topics gives an overview of tools and strategies for learning and teaching at master and doctoral levels. It also is a useful resource for health researchers in clinical science and public health. Policy-makers and healthcare managers might also find the book helpful for their work.