Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSS: An Introduction for Health and Social Science - Pete Greasley

 

Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSS: An Introduction for Health and Social Science
by: Pete Greasley 

This accessible book is essential reading for those looking for a short and simple guide to basic data analysis. Written for the complete beginner, the book is the ideal companion when undertaking quantitative data analysis for the first time using SPSS.

The book uses a simple example of quantitative data analysis that would be typical to the health field to take you through the process of data analysis step by step. The example used is a doctor who conducts a questionnaire survey of 30 patients to assess a specific service. The data from these questionnaires is given to you for analysis, and the book leads you through the process required to analyse this data.

Handy screenshots illustrate each step of the process so you can try out the analysis for yourself, and apply it to your own research with ease.

Topics covered include:

* Questionnaires and how to analyse them

* Coding the data for SPSS, setting up an SPSS database and entering the data

* Descriptive statistics and illustrating the data using graphs

* Cross-tabulation and the Chi-square statistic

* Correlation: examining relationships between interval data

* Examining differences between two sets of scores

* Reporting the results and presenting the data

Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSS is helpful for any students in health and social sciences with little or no experience of quantitative data analysis and statistics.

size: 3.68 MB

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Nanoethics and Nanotoxicology - Philippe Houdy, Marcel Lahmani, Francelyne Marano

Nanoethics and Nanotoxicology

by: Philippe Houdy, Marcel Lahmani, Francelyne Marano

Nanobiotechnology is a fast developing field of research and application in many domains such as in medicine, pharmacy, cosmetics and agro-industry. The book addresses the lastest fundamental results on nanotoxicology and nanoethics, and the enormous range of potential applications in the fields of medical diagnostics, nanomedicine, and food and water administration.Nanoscale objects have properties leading to specific kinds of behaviour, sometimes exacerbating their chemical reactivity, physical behaviour, or potential to penetrate deeply within living organisms. Hence it is important to ensure the responsible and safe development of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies.This fourth volume in the Nanoscience series should make its mark, by presenting the state of the art in the fields of nanotoxicology and nanoethics.This is the first book to combine both scientific knowledge and ethical and social recommendations. It also presents specific policies on nanotechnologies set up by national and international authorities. This book is of interest to engineers, researchers, and graduate students.

size: 6.40 MB

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Polysaccharides in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Applications - Valentin Popa

Polysaccharides in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Applications
by: Valentin Popa

This book presents new and specific aspects in the field of polysaccharides and their derivatives recommended for use in medicine and pharmacy. At the same time the aspects developed in this book will be useful to designing new systems for drugs delivery, immunomodulation, and new materials based on polysaccharides isolated from different sources and their derivatives.The structure and properties of polysaccharides from different sources with potential applications in the fields of medicine and pharmacy are discussed. Thus, the structural aspects concerning hyaluronic acids, fungal extra cellular polysaccharides, celluloses, alginates, hemicelluloses, dextran, glyconjugates and cyclodextrins are covered. The applications are described both for nonmodified and modified forms of polysaccharides for drug delivery, immunomodulation, tissue engineering and hydrogel preparation.

size: 1.97 MB

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Controlled Release in Oral Drug Delivery - Clive G. Wilson, Patrick J. Crowley

Controlled Release in Oral Drug Delivery
by: Clive G. Wilson, Patrick J. Crowley

Controlled Release in Oral Drug Deliveryprovides focus on specific topics, complementing other books in the initial CRS series. Each chaptersets the context for the inventions described and describe the latitude that the inventions allow. In order to provide some similar look to each chapter, the coverage includes the historical overview, candidate drugs, factors influencing design and development, formulation and manufacturing and delivery system design. This volumewas written along three main sections: the relevant anatomy and physiology, a discussion on candidates for oral drug delivery and the major three groups of controlled release systems: diffusion control (swelling and inert matrices); environmental control (pH sensitive coatings, time control, enzymatic control, pressure control) and finally lipidic systems.

Common terms and phrases:

bioavailability Control Release dosage form drug delivery enteric coating excipients hydrophilic hydroxypropyl methylcellulose hypromellose ibuprofen lipid matrix polymer small intestine

size: 8.11 MB

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Scanning Auger Electron Microscopy - Martin Prutton, Mohamed M. El Gomati

Scanning Auger Electron Microscopy
by: Martin Prutton, Mohamed M. El Gomati

This eagerly-awaited volume has been edited by two academic researchers with extensive and reputable experience in this field. Emphasis is given to the underlying science of the method of Auger microscopy, and its instrumental realization, the visualization and interpretation of the data in the sets of the images that form the output of the measurements and the methods used to quantify the images. Imaging artefacts in Auger microscopy and methods to correct them are also detailed. The authors describe the technique of Multi-Spectral Auger Microscopy (MULSAM) and demonstrate its advantages in mapping complex multi-component surfaces. The book concludes with an outlook for the future of Auger microscopy.

size: 53.21 MB

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Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport: Clinical practice and treatment exercises

Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport: Clinical practice and treatment exercises

by: Alfio Albasini PT GradDip Manip Therap, Martin Krause Bachelor Applied Science (Physiotherapy). Graduate Certificate Health Science Education. Master of Applied Science (Manipulative Physiotherapy). Graduate Diploma Health Science (Exercise & Sport). Certificate IV Workplace Assessment and Training, Ingo Volker Rembitzki PT Instr. WBV Therapie Projectmanagement Medical Affairs

This innovative new manual demonstrates the application of vibration technology to the treatment of pathologies such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, stroke and different musculoskeletal disorders. It covers pathology on the upper and lower extremities as well as the whole spine. New treatment strategies are practically and logically presented with recommended exercises and accompanying instructions that can be applied using the vibration platforms. Rationale is given for selected vibration frequencies, amplitudes and modes for the duration and frequency of the exercise session. The manual is grounded in evidence underpinned by a thorough literature review (including a balanced view of both pros and cons) and clinical cases. The authors present clinical treatment parameters that are evidence-based and have supportive physiological rationale that is consistent with the nature of the pathology being treated. The text is further supported by online access to over 35 video clips demonstrating the possible treatment exercises.First book of its kind applying evidence-based vibration technology to physical (physiotherapy) and sport therapy practice Exercise recommendations accompanied by over 70 four-colour illustrations Indications and contra-indications in clinical practice Comprehensive literature review of evidence base and principles Written and supported by experts actively applying this technology to their practice Access to PIN-protected website with over 35 exercise video clips )- see inside front cover for your PIN and instructions on how to register.

size: 5.59 MB

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Policy Issues in the Development of Personalized Medicine in Oncology - Institute of Medicine

Policy Issues in the Development of Personalized Medicine in Oncology: Workshop Summary

by: Institute of Medicine

One of the challenges in treating cancer is the disease's complexity and variation among patients. Cancer manifests differently in each patient, so treatments that are effective in one patient may not be effective in another. As cancer care becomes more personalized, subpopulations of individuals will be given preventive or therapeutic interventions based on their susceptibility to a particular disease or their predicted response to a specific treatment. However, before the use of personalized cancer care can reach its full potential, the health care system must resolve a number of technological, regulatory, and reimbursement issues.

To explore these policy challenges, the National Cancer Policy Forum held the workshop Policy Issues in the Development of Personalized Medicine in Oncology in June 2009. Experts provided presentations on the current state of personalized medicine technology, as well as issues in the validation of, regulation of, and reimbursement for the predictive tests that underpin personalized medicine. Participants discussed the obstacles and possible solutions to further developing and using personalized medicine technologies. This document summarizes the workshop.

size: 0.81 MB

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Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine, Second Edition - Frank G. R. Taylor BVSc PhD MRCVS

Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine, Second Edition

by: Frank G. R. Taylor BVSc PhD MRCVS, Tim Brazil BVSc PhD Cert EM (Internal Medicine) DECEIM MRCVS, Mark H. Hillyer BVSc PhD DipECVS Dip ECEIM MRCVS

Whether to confirm a diagnosis or to narrow down a list of differentials, a wide range of tests, procedures and methods of investigation is available to veterinarians in equine practice. However, practical information about particular techniques is often difficult to find in standard textbooks of equine medicine and surgery. Diagnostic Techniques in Equine Medicine provides the practical information required to be able to undertake all these procedures. This second edition is organised by techniques per organ system, has been updated thoroughly and includes new material.

size: 12.06 MB

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Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist - Heidi L. Frankel, Bennett P. deBoisblanc

Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist
by: Heidi L. Frankel, Bennett P. deBoisblanc

Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers practical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the most common procedures in the ICU. The convenient and portable handbook focuses on ultrasound-guided techniques, including an introduction to ultrasound physics and principles, while individual chapters provide concise “how-to” text supplemented with numerous full-color figures and tables that summarize key content. Residents, fellows, and trainees in critical care will benefit from the detailing of indications and contraindications for performing core procedures, while more experienced intensivists will find the book a reliable source of review material.

size: 13.30 MB 

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