A Guide to Research for Podiatrists - Softcover

It is constantly suggested that, as podiatrists, we need to research, but what does this really mean? This question can be particularly problematic in a profession such as podiatry, where there has not been a strong research basis for our practice in the past. Information is no longer accepted at face value, but instead is scrutinised, criticised, questioned and used to raise other questions. Podiatrists are being prepared to understand, use and undertake their own research. The book will appeal to podiatry practitioners, lecturers and students. It is based on a popular series of articles that appeared in Podiatry Now, which have been updated and edited into this stand-alone resource.

Andrew Barnes is a clinically practising podiatrist working in Barnsley and has special interests in biomechanics and the development of evidence-based practice within podiatry. Dr Alan Borthwick is currently Lecturer at the School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences of the University of Southampton. Professor Jackie Campbell is Professor of Neurophysiology at the University of Northampton, research coordinator for the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, Chair of the Research Forum for Allied Health Professions and a freelance health research consultant. Dr Mike Curran is currently a Senior Lecturer working at the School of Health of the University of Northampton. He has undertaken extensive research in the area of computers within podiatry and has published widely. Dr Lisa Farndon is a Podiatric Development Facilitator for the Podiatry Service, Sheffield, where she is involved in service development, research and audit. Dr Farina Hashmi is a senior lecturer and research co-ordinator at the Division of Podiatry, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton. Professor Kate Springett is Head of the Department of Allied Health Professions, Canterbury Christ Church University College. Professor Wesley Vernon is Head of Sheffield Podiatry Service, Research Lead for Sheffield Primary Care Trust and a visiting Professor at Staffordshire University.