Unit Reference Number D/507/9468
Unit Title Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
Unit Level 7
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail
Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence based practice.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes – the learner will: Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
1. Understand the relevance of research within Health and Social Care contexts. 1.1 Justify the contribution of research to Health and Social Care provision.
2. Understand research approaches in health care contexts.
Critically evaluate a range of research philosophies.
Examine different approaches to research.
3. Be able to plan a research proposal relevant to management
of Health and Social Care contexts.
Justify the elements of a research proposal.
Design an appropriate research proposal.
Analyse the ethical aspects of research.
4. Be able to analyse and interpret a range of data.
Explain types and sources of research data.
Analyse data using appropriate approaches.
Draw conclusions from data collected.
5. Understand the relationship between research and evidence based practice.
Analyse the relationship between research and evidence based practice.
Evaluate an existing piece of research relevant to health and social care.
Analyse the contribution of research and
evidence based practice to decision-making.
Task 1 of 2 Research Proposal (ACs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
You are required to develop an extended research proposal relating to one aspect of Health and Social Care Management. You are advised to check with your tutor that your choice is appropriate.
The following points need to be addressed when preparing the proposal:
Design an appropriate research proposal
Analyse the ethical aspects of research
Delivery:
1x Research Proposal
Submission:
1x Research Proposal - 500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices
Referencing:
You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Task 2 of 2 - Research Critique (ACs 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
You are required to undertake a research critique of a research article relating to Health and Social Care. The article should be research based (for example a peer reviewed journal) You are advised to check with your tutor that your choice is appropriate.
The following points need to be addressed when preparing the critique:
Justify the contribution of research to health and social provision
Critically evaluate a range of research philosophies
Examine different approaches to research
Analyse the ethical aspects of research
Explain types and sources of research data
Analyse data using appropriate approaches
Draw conclusions from data collected
Analyse the relationship between research and evidence based practice
Evaluate an existing piece of research relevant to Health and Social Care
Analyse the contribution of research and evidence based practice to decision making
It is suggested that the format should take the following form
Focus
Background
Aim
Methodological approach
Data collection method/ tools
Data analysis and presentation
Sample
Ethical considerations
Main Findings
Conclusions and recommendations
Strengths and limitations
Application to practice
Delivery:
1x Research Critique
Submission:
1x Research Critique – 2000 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices
Referencing:
You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Evidence to be submitted:
Research Proposal – 500 words
Research Critique – 2000 words
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