Research In Athletic Training (The Athletic Training Library)

Research in Athletic Training (The Athletic Training Library)

Research is an essential element to the practice of athletic training. Research encourages the exploration of new methods, techniques, and approaches to patient care and enhance the effectiveness of care provided by athletic trainers. Research in Athletic Training is a definitive textbook designed to directly enhance and improve the athletic trainer's knowledge and growth in research. Organized in a user-friendly format, this text will guide the reader through the different stages of research such as identifying areas to be researched, the basics of developing a project, and types of research in athletic training. One of the essential elements to Research in Athletic Training is the myriad of tables that provide information on all of the key steps in beginning and completing a research project. These tables will not only guide the beginning students through their first research project, but they can also be used as a reference text for the practicing clinician. Additional benefits included in this comprehensive resource are a glossary of common research terms, bibliographies and recommended readings, and practical examples. Research in Athletic Training is a unique and necessary text that will benefit students from the beginning of their athletic training education to their integration into clinical practice.

Topics Outlined in Tables Inside: Comparison of research areas to time in practiceHow to organize information for a literature reviewThe development of protection of human subjectsResearch funding sources for athletic trainersPreparation of a budget for a research grantResearch activities that can be integrated into a curriculum