This textbook is an excellent guide to the key principles and methods of clinical research. The book is primarily intended for researchers in dentistry, but also for researchers in medicine and nursing.The entire research process is described from the initial phase of formulating a research question, research plan and ethics review, followed by the implementation phase and the phases of reporting, interpretation and finally transferring the research results to others. Based on authentic research studies, the book thoroughly reviews and comments on the pros and cons of the various research methods and statistical applications that the studies have used. The book also describes how a systematic literature review including meta-analysis is carried out, and ends with advice for presenting the newly acquired research results to other researchers, care givers and the surrounding community.With relevant examples, concrete tips, clarifying illustrations, summaries and a detailed index, the book is a valuable and outstanding source of useful knowledge based on the authors' many years of experience in clinical research production and teaching in research methodology and statistics.
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'This book undoubtedly captivates the interest of avid readers seeking to enhance their understanding of effective research methodologies in dentistry. It fills a crucial gap in the literature that few authors have previously addressed. The authors, distinguished experts in their respective fields, have structured the book with remarkable clarity, ensuring a smooth reading experience for the audience. This volume will appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in medicine and dentistry, and it may also serve as a valuable resource for auxiliary professionals within these domains.This expertly crafted work is essential for both novice and experienced clinicians and academics engaged in research and for those beginning to explore this critical aspect of the profession. It is a must-read for anyone committed to advancing knowledge in this vital field, which continually contributes to clinical practice through new findings.'Dr Stefan P. AbelaDepartment of Physics of Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Lars Bondemark, Professor Emeritus, Doctor of Odontology and specialist in orthodontics, has been producing clinical research in dentistry at the Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Sweden, for several years. He has written several informative and international publications on research design and methodology, as well as the Swedish textbook Grundläggande ortodonti (2021), and was one of three authors of the book Essential Orthodontics (2018). Per-Erik Isberg is a statistician and has worked at the Department of Statistics, Lund University, Sweden, for many years. His research mainly focuses on odontology, medicine, psychology, and ecology. He has several years of experience in teaching biostatistics and medical statistics and has frequently taught courses in statistics for researchers and students in dentistry.
