Health research
Health Research
Health research (pronunciation: /hɛlθ rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/) is a broad field that involves the study of various aspects of health, including biological, behavioral, and social sciences.
Etymology
The term "health research" is derived from the Old English "hǣlth", which means 'wholeness, a being whole, sound or well,' and the Middle French "recherche", which means 'to search closely.'
Definition
Health research refers to the detailed and systematic study of health-related issues to understand how various factors influence health. This includes research on diseases, health care services, health promotion, health policy, and environmental health.
Types of Health Research
There are several types of health research, including:
- Epidemiological Research: This type of research is used to study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Clinical Research: This involves research conducted on patients, typically in a clinical setting, to understand better the disease, human biology, and how the body works.
- Health Services Research: This type of research studies how people access health care providers, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of this care.
- Behavioral Research: This involves the study of behaviors that promote or hinder health, as well as the development and testing of interventions designed to improve health outcomes.
- Outcomes and Effectiveness Research: This type of research seeks to understand the end results of particular health care practices and interventions.
Related Terms
- Public Health: This is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Healthcare: This refers to the organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Biomedical Research: This is the broad area of science that involves the investigation of the biological process and the causes of disease through careful experimentation.
- Health Policy: This refers to the decisions, plans, and actions undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society.
- Health Promotion: This is the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Health research
- Wikipedia's article - Health research
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