@article{1476549,
      author = {Wensing, Michel, and Ullrich, Charlotte,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1476549},
      title = {Foundations of health services research : principles,  methods, and topics /},
      abstract = {This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to  health services research. Health services research uses  empirical studies to address challenges in the delivery and  organization of health care. The book focuses on healthcare  delivery (micro-level), which is embedded in institutions  such as hospitals (meso-level) and healthcare systems  (macro-level). The quality of the research approach  determines the value of health services research to a large  extent. The book, therefore, puts emphasis on research  principles and research methods. The book provides an  evidence-informed perspective on principles, methods and  topics of health services research and uses examples of  studies throughout the text. The 24 chapters are organised  in four sections: Introduction to Health Services Research  Principles of Health Services Research Research Methods in  Health Services Research Emerging Topics in Health Services  Research Foundations of Health Services Research:  Principles, Methods, and Topics gives an overview of tools  and strategies for learning and teaching at master and  doctoral levels. It also is a useful resource for health  researchers in clinical science and public health.  Policy-makers and healthcare managers might also find the  book helpful for their work.},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29998-8},
      recid = {1476549},
      pages = {1 online resource.},
}