\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research\u003c/em\u003e is a must-have guide for spine care professionals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the scientific literature and advance their careers by publishing high-quality clinical research.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning, conducting, and publishing the results of your clinical research can be a long and arduous journey. \u003cem\u003eThe SMART Approach to Spine Clinical Research\u003c/em\u003e presents and explains the many interrelated components essential to spine clinical research in an easily accessible way, guiding you step-by-step through the principles and methods of planning and evaluating clinical research. With a special focus on bias reduction and spine-related case examples, this SMART approach represents those essential components:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cUL\u003e\u003cLI\u003eStudy question\u003c/LI\u003e\u003cLI\u003eSearching the literature\u003c/LI\u003e\u003cLI\u003eStudy design\u003c/LI\u003e\u003cLI\u003eMeasurements\u003c/LI\u003e\u003cLI\u003eAnalysis\u003c/LI\u003e\u003cLI\u003eResources and funding\u003c/LI\u003e\u003cLI\u003eTiming \u003c/LI\u003e\u003c/UL\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso addressed in the book are special topics such as getting your manuscript published and conducting a meta-analysis. This SMART approach provides a clear and simple road map for the planning, execution, and critical appraisal of clinical research.\u003c/p\u003e