26 Questions
What is the main focus of Health Services Research (HSR)?
Understanding patient care in the healthcare system
In scientific research, what does the cycle of research involve?
Providing explanations, predictions, and conclusions based on data
What are the primary aims of research in the healthcare field?
Developing new theories and refining knowledge
Which field does Health Services Research (HSR) primarily examine?
Access and use of healthcare by people
What does scientific research aim to do in relation to observed phenomena?
Create or refine knowledge/information to explain observed phenomena
What does multidisciplinary field mean in the context of Health Services Research (HSR)?
Examining various aspects of the healthcare system using diverse disciplines
What is a method for determining the effectiveness of a new pharmacy service?
Collecting baseline data before the service or intervention and comparing it with data collected after the service
What type of outcomes might be considered in a pharmacy service evaluation?
Service utilization, increased awareness of pharmacist's role, and number of A & E referrals from community pharmacies
What is one factor that can help provide a more holistic picture of a pharmacy service and should be measured in a service evaluation?
Number and nature of minor ailments managed
Which method for determining effectiveness involves comparing outcomes of those using the service with those of people not using the service?
Control group comparison
In a pharmacy service evaluation, what type of outcomes would fall under process outcomes?
Waiting time and time to implement the intervention
What is an example of a cost-related outcome in a pharmacy service evaluation?
Direct costs
What are examples of clinical outcomes in a pharmacy service evaluation?
% adherence, number and nature of minor ailments managed
What type of outcomes might be measured to determine patient experience in a pharmacy service evaluation?
% adherence and patient satisfaction with the service
Which method for determining effectiveness involves comparing the results of your service evaluation with national benchmarks?
Comparing results with national benchmarks
What is the main focus of Pharmacy Practice Research?
Developing new healthcare services
Which of the following is NOT included in Health Services Research (HSR)?
Clinical trials for new drugs
What does Health Promotion emphasize in the context of Pharmacy practice?
Public health role of pharmacy
What is the primary focus of Outcomes Research in Pharmacy Practice Research?
Impact on quality of life and adherence
Which methods are used to answer 'why', 'how', or 'what' questions in Health Services Research?
Qualitative methods
Which aspect is NOT demonstrated through service evaluation in HSR?
Profitability of services
What are the aims of Health Services Research (HSR)?
Promoting effective medicine use
Which method in HSR prioritizes trustworthiness, richness, and depth?
Qualitative methods
What is the primary focus of Pharmaceutical Services Provision within HSR?
Development, delivery, and evaluation of new services
Which method in HSR aims to test specific hypotheses and relies on principles of validity, reliability, and generalizability?
Quantitative methods
What is the main emphasis of Service Evaluation in Health Services Research?
Demonstrating equitability of services
Study Notes
- Pharmacy practice research is a branch of Health Services Research (HSR), focusing on wider healthcare provision and similar methods
- Aims of HSR include promoting effective medicine use, solving healthcare-related problems, developing new healthcare services, and examining new technologies
- Health Services Research covers pharmaceutical services provision, health promotion, and outcomes research
- Pharmaceutical services provision includes development, delivery, and evaluation of new services, audits of professional practice, and pharmacoeconomics studies
- Health promotion emphasizes the public health role of pharmacy
- Outcomes research investigates consequences of service provision and medicines use, such as impact on quality of life and adherence
- Methods used in HSR include quantitative and qualitative approaches
- Quantitative methods, such as observational studies and surveys, aim to test specific hypotheses and rely on principles of validity, reliability, and generalizability
- Qualitative methods, like interviews and focus groups, answer 'why', 'how', or 'what' questions and prioritize trustworthiness, richness, and depth
- Service evaluation is a key aspect of HSR, demonstrating whether new or existing services are effective, efficient, equitable, or acceptable to users, using various study designs and methods.
This quiz covers the basics of Health Services Research (HSR) including different research designs such as quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as aspects of pharmacy service evaluation. It provides an overview of the increasing number of services delivered by pharmacists and their impact.
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