Journals
Online availability listed below. Click through to find out if we have earlier years, if current issues are embargoed, or if in print format. If so, they can be digitized and sent to you through an interlibrary loan request.
- Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
2002-present - Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice
2012-present
Evaluation of Scientific Studies Journal Series
The articles below introduce statistics and methods topics relevant for clinical pharmacy research. This series was published by Deutsches Arzteblatt International Journal.
Clinical Research general best practices
- Screening by Spix and Blettner. 2012.
- Study design in medical research by Rohrig et al. 2009.
- Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses by Ressing et al. 2009.
- Critical appraisal of scientific articles by du Prel et al. 2009.
Study Types
- Types of study in medical research by Rohrig et al. 2009.
- Avoiding bias in observational studies by Hammer et al. 2009.
- Randomized controlled trials by Kabisch et al. 2011.
- Studies for the Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests by Hoyer and Zapf. 2021.
Statistics
- Choosing statistical tests by du Prel et al. 2010.
- Confidence interval or p-value? by du Prel et al. 2009.
- Descriptive statistics: the specification of statistical measures and their presentation in tables and graphs by Spriestersbach et al. 2009.
- Judging a plethora of p-values: how to contend with the problem of multiple testing by Victor et al. 2010.
- On the proper use of the crossover design in clinical trials by Wellek and Blettner. 2012.
Analysis
- Data analysis of epidemiological studies by Ressing et al. 2010.
- Concordance analysis by kwiecien et al. 2011.
- Interpreting results in 2 x 2 tables by Sauerbrei and Blettner. 2009.
- Sample size calculation in clinical trials by Rohrig et al. 2010.
- Survival analysis by Zwiener et al. 2011.
- Linear regression analysis by Schneider et al. 2010.
- Establishing equivalence or non-inferiority in clinical trials by Wellek and Blettner. 2012.
Books and Book Chapters
Pharmacy Practice Research Methods by ISBN: 9811529922Publication Date: 2020-04-22It includes the quality improvement methods in pharmacy practice research, focusing on the key differences between high and low-income countries with regard to pharmacy practice research, as well as the main challenges faced when conducting such research - areas of significant global interest. In addition, a number of the chapters covering fast-moving fields where new methods have been developed and published have been updated.
Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice by Call Number: QV704 A935 2019 LHS RockfordISBN: 9780702074264Publication Date: 2018-04-23This is a comprehensive guide to applying research methods to practice problems. It uses case-based examples and activities rooted in practice to support development of knowledge, skills, and confidence in applying evidence-based research methods. An array of different methodologies and qualitative/quantitative methods are described.
Research Methodology in the Health Sciences: a Quick Reference Guide by ISBN: 1260463281Publication Date: 2021-03-09Research Methodology in the Health Sciences helps you improve your research skills and critically appraise original research and apply it in evidence-based patient care. This peerless guide describes the principles of biostatistics and provides detailed examples to build your comprehension of the utility and applicability of bio-statistical tests, without going into the mathematical details of such tests.
Principles of Research Design and Drug Literature Evaluation, Second Edition by ISBN: 1260441784Publication Date: 2019-10-16A unique resource that provides a balanced approach covering critical elements of clinical research, biostatistical principles, and scientific literature evaluation techniques for evidence-based medicine. This valuable text will provide pharmacy students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of drug literature evaluation with a strong grounding in research and biostatistical principles.
