Module Code: HE559
Module Code: HE559
Module Title: Research Methods in Clinical Practice
Level: 5
Type (Duration): Time-Constrained Assignment (3-hours)
Start Time: N/ASubmission Time: N/A
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, the student will be able to;
1 Demonstrate an understanding of different research and improvement methodologies used to evaluate and/or enhance clinical practice.
2 Explain the steps in research and improvement projects, from initial question through to publication.
Instructions
There are five questions to answer, each worth 10-marks.
You should aim to answer each question in full. Remember to read the question and answer that question.
Each question is designed to allow you to meet the learning outcomes on page 1.
Where relevant, you should include in-text citations and a reference list at the end of the assignment.
You may utilise wider resources to inform your answers to each question, however, you must not copy and paste your answers. The completed assignment will be passed through our Turnitin Plagiarism software.
Therefore, you must paraphrase your answers as if you were writing a standard essay including relevant citations.
Once complete, submit via the relevant Turnitin Portal on Blackboard. Make sure that you submit before the deadline.
Question One (10 marks)
Outline the steps involved to produce a research project, from initial question through to dissemination of results. Give a brief summary of each step/stage. Provide suitable references to support your answer.
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Question Two (10 marks)
Explain the difference between clinical audit, service evaluation and research. Give an example publication for each type of project.
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Question Three (10 marks)
Part A Explain the purpose of quantitative research (5 marks)
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Part B Explain the purpose of qualitative research (5 marks)
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Question Four (10 marks)
Define the term Randomised Controlled Trial and provide a summary of the advantages and disadvantages to this method. Use relevant resources to inform your answer.
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Question Five (10 marks)
Choose an area of practice and design a small quality improvement project. Describe the aim/objective of the project and the intended methods. Explain why you have chosen the methods described and how they will help to meet the aim/objective. Use relevant resources to inform your answer.
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