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A family medicine research library
J Sobal1, D Revicki, B R DeForge
1Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201.
Family Practice Research Journal
|January 1, 1988
Summary
A curated list of 100 family medicine research books aids in teaching research methodology and data analysis. Building a dedicated research library can significantly advance family medicine scholarship.
Area of Science:
- Family Medicine Research
- Medical Education
- Research Methodology
Context:
- Family medicine research requires robust methodological and analytical skills.
- Access to relevant literature is crucial for training and practice.
- The North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) identified a need for curated resources.
Purpose:
- To compile a comprehensive list of essential research books for family medicine.
- To support the teaching and practice of research methodology and data analysis in family medicine.
- To provide a foundation for building a specialized family medicine research library.
Summary:
- This paper presents a list of 100 recommended research books for family medicine.
- The selection was based on a questionnaire distributed at the NAPCRG annual meeting and expert input from epidemiology and biostatistics professionals.
- The books cover diverse areas including epidemiology, study design, measurement, statistics, and scientific writing.
Impact:
- Acquiring these resources can enhance the capacity for conducting high-quality family medicine research.
- A well-equipped research library facilitates the training of future family medicine researchers.
- This resource aids in the dissemination and application of evidence-based practices in family medicine.