A Clinical Guide on the SMART Approach

New York, NY, July 03, 2013 --(PR.com)-- "SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research," recently published by Thieme and the AO Foundation, is a must-have guide for spine care professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the scientific literature and advance their careers by publishing high-quality clinical research. It presents the many interrelated components essential to spine clinical research in an easily accessible manner, providing step-by-step guidance through the principles and methods of planning and evaluation.

“There are many interrelated components that must be considered when embarking on a research project. As with any journey, a plan that outlines the various processes, modes of transportation, and milestones is needed. The precepts laid out in this book provide you with the elements to help you plan your research journey.” – from the Preface

"The SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research" also covers special topics such as getting a manuscript published and conducting a meta-analysis. This SMART approach provides a clear and simple road map for the planning, execution, and critical appraisal of clinical research.

Lee et al.
SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research
2013
208 pp, 50 illustrations
Hardback
ISBN: 9783131750617
eBook - Available from ebookstore.thieme.com
eISBN: 9783131750716
€79.99/$99.99

About the Authors

Michael J. Lee, MD, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Daniel C. Norvell, PhD, Spectrum Research, Inc., Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Joseph R. Dettori, PhD, MPH, Spectrum Research, Inc., Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Andrea C. Skelly, PhD, MPH, Spectrum Research, Inc., Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Jens R. Chapman, MD, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.

About Thieme
Thieme Publishing Group is a scientific and medical publishing house employing more than 950 people and maintaining offices in seven cities, including New York, Delhi, Stuttgart and three other locations in Germany. Founded in 1886, the Thieme name has become synonymous with high quality and excellence in medical and scientific publishing. Today, Thieme is the market leading publisher of neurosurgical content and holds strong market positions in orthopedics, radiology, anatomy and chemistry, among other specialties. Thieme publishes 137 peer-reviewed journals and over 500 new books annually. The company also has a rapidly growing array of web-based products in medicine and science. State-of-the-art online products include Thieme eJournals, Thieme Electronic Book Library, the medical student website WinkingSkull.com and Thieme Teaching Assistant, an innovative web-based platform for faculty. For more information about Thieme, please visit www.thieme.com.­­
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