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Why does a professional in the field of healthcare/healthcare administration need to know about research? What impact might research have in the healthcare environment? Where should one look to discover valuable research information?

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A professional working in healthcare or healthcare administration needs to keep a few key issues in mind, when reading, reviewing and applying research to the healthcare environment. First, not all research is based in scientific methodology. A simple survey of a few healthcare workers or patients, in a limited environment, do not necessarily represent the majority of patients or healthcare workers. A bias may exist, that could lead the professional to believe an issue addressed in the research is a serious consideration, while it may not be a consideration for the particular institution or facility where the professional is ...

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