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What is the main focus of Health Services Research (HSR)?
In scientific research, what does the cycle of research involve?
What are the primary aims of research in the healthcare field?
Which field does Health Services Research (HSR) primarily examine?
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What does scientific research aim to do in relation to observed phenomena?
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What does multidisciplinary field mean in the context of Health Services Research (HSR)?
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What is a method for determining the effectiveness of a new pharmacy service?
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What type of outcomes might be considered in a pharmacy service evaluation?
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What is one factor that can help provide a more holistic picture of a pharmacy service and should be measured in a service evaluation?
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Which method for determining effectiveness involves comparing outcomes of those using the service with those of people not using the service?
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In a pharmacy service evaluation, what type of outcomes would fall under process outcomes?
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What is an example of a cost-related outcome in a pharmacy service evaluation?
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What are examples of clinical outcomes in a pharmacy service evaluation?
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What type of outcomes might be measured to determine patient experience in a pharmacy service evaluation?
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Which method for determining effectiveness involves comparing the results of your service evaluation with national benchmarks?
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What is the main focus of Pharmacy Practice Research?
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Which of the following is NOT included in Health Services Research (HSR)?
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What does Health Promotion emphasize in the context of Pharmacy practice?
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What is the primary focus of Outcomes Research in Pharmacy Practice Research?
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Which methods are used to answer 'why', 'how', or 'what' questions in Health Services Research?
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Which aspect is NOT demonstrated through service evaluation in HSR?
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What are the aims of Health Services Research (HSR)?
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Which method in HSR prioritizes trustworthiness, richness, and depth?
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What is the primary focus of Pharmaceutical Services Provision within HSR?
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Which method in HSR aims to test specific hypotheses and relies on principles of validity, reliability, and generalizability?
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What is the main emphasis of Service Evaluation in Health Services Research?
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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.
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Description
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.