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2) Random acts of medicine: the hidden forces that sway doctors, impact patients, and shape our health
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Why do kids born in the summer get diagnosed more often with A.D.H.D.? How are marathons harmful for your health, even when you're not running? What do surgeons and salesmen have in common? Which annual event made people 30 percent more likely to contract COVID-19? As a University of Chicago-trained economist and Harvard medical school professor and doctor, Anupam Jena is uniquely equipped to answer these questions. And as a critical care doctor...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Presenting revelatory and exhilarating stories of scientists, doctors, and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, the author draws on his own experience as a researcher, doctor, and prolific reader to explore how the discovery of cells created a new kind of medicine based on the therapeutic manipulation of cells.
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"52 Ways to Walk is a short, user-friendly guide to attaining the full range of benefits that walking has to offer--physical, spiritual, and emotional--backed by the latest scientific research to inspire readers to develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle"-- Provided by publisher.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Hill describes the procedures to follow in conducting focus groups, the most widely used method of qualitative data collection. Excerpts from a focus group are used to illustrate techniques utilised in conducting this form of research. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. A panel of four consumer research professors discuss the advantages and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods. A studio audience then questions the panel on a series of topics including the commercial application of both methods. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. This program presents a visual example of a qualitative consumer research report. It was compiled using data collected during the 'Odyssey Downunder' project upon which this series of programs was based. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Russell Belk describes each of the various continuums of observation from: participant to non participant, obtrusive to non obtrusive, clandestine to open and short term to long term. Professor Belk also discusses the advantages and limitations of observation as a means of data collection plus the use of visual elicitation methods. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this episode Professor Ron Hill discusses some of those issues which are constantly raised with regard to qualitative consumer research methods including: subjectivity versus objectivity, scientific integrity, the researcher's presence and ethical considerations. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. This program presents a visual example of a qualitative consumer research report. It was compiled using data collected during the 'Odyssey Downunder' project upon which this series of programs was based. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Melanie Wallendorf describes the preparation required to conduct a field interview, the mechanics of the interview session and the skills needed to guide an interview in the desired direction. Hints are given to encourage the in depth responses necessary for 'thick description'. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Belk discusses the mechanics of crafting a good research report and the components required to provide impact. The importance of the research report in relation to field work and analysis is stressed as this is the only component of qualitative consumer research that is seen by the reader. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Belk describes a number of checks which can be utilised to evaluate qualitative research. Strategies are suggested for implementation before, during and after entering the field. The program concludes with a discussion on the descriptive and interpretational goals of qualitative research. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Hill describes the procedures to follow in conducting focus groups, the most widely used method of qualitative data collection. Excerpts from a focus group are used to illustrate techniques utilised in conducting this form of research. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this program Professor Russell Belk describes the concepts of thick description and thick interpretation and strategies available to develop them, the coding of data using the constant comparative method and concludes with hints to assist in the analysis and interpretation of data. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. In this introductory program Professor Hill describes the scope of qualitative research together with the guiding principles and the specific issues involved in data collection, analysis and writing up of the report. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. A panel of four consumer research professors discuss the advantages and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods. A studio audience then questions the panel on a series of topics including the commercial application of both methods. Produced by David Crewes.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A video from ECU's archive of documentaries and teaching films. This program provides a brief introduction to and demonstration of four DOS and Macintosh software programmes designed to assist in the coding, storage, retrieval and analysis of qualitative research data. Produced by David Crewes.
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