Practical psychiatric epidemiology
By: edited by Martin Prince ... [et al.]
Contributors: Prince, Martin 1960-
Series: Oxford medical publications
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 414
Subjects: Psychiatric epidemiology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc
Description: This book provides a general introduction to epidemiological techniques for psychiatric research. As demand grows for evidence based practice in psychiatry, there is increasing use of epidemiological methods for studies into causes, prognosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders; however, working in the field of mental health throws up its own particular challenges. This book explains how to adapt the tried and tested methods used in generic epidemiology to the special circumstances of psychiatric epidemiology. The result is a comprehensive introduction to the field, accessible to clinicians, in practice and in training, as well as those embarking on a career in mental health research. It will also be of interest to those from outside the sphere of mental health, interested in the special methodological difficulties encountered.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index