Abstract

MIRON CANELO, Juan Antonio; ALONSO SARDON, Montserrat  and  IGLESIAS DE SENA, Helena. Research methodology in occupational health. Med. segur. trab. [online]. 2010, vol.56, n.221, pp.347-365. ISSN 1989-7790.

The aim of this article is to present the main designs used in applied and clinical research or occupational health. We analyze the basic structure and the process conducted in a research project. The article describes the research methods, usefulness, interpretation and practical application in relation with obtaining reliable and valid information for a critical reading of scientific communication, scientific articles generally. The quality, validity and reliability of the information generated by a research depend on the design and methodology and the process carried out by the research team. The fundamental usefulness of this article is to generate scientific evidence, necessary and essential to make appropriate decisions in relation with the prevention, care and rehabilitation of people with work-related diseases, occupational diseases or accidents. Also, it is essential in Continuing Professional Development, remain the key element of self-learning through critical reading of scientific articles.

Keywords : Applied or clinical research; design; occupational health.

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