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What is a key aspect of evidence-based practice?
Which type of evidence is provided by a well-structured review of the literature?
What is a primary emphasis of national clinical guidelines in medicine selection?
Which skill is important for interpreting key findings in literature?
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What do different study designs provide for professional practice?
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Why is understanding the application of key statistical principles important in scientific research projects?
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What is a key step in conducting a structured literature review?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of a systematic/structured literature review?
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What is a primary purpose of critical appraisal in research methods?
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In academic writing, which section should provide an overview of the subject, issue, or theory under consideration?
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Which of the following is crucial for conducting a successful literature review for a research project?
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What must be included in a literature review report for appropriate referencing?
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When writing journal articles, what should be included in the citation for electronic sources?
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Why is it important to explore both quantitative and qualitative research methods?
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What is the purpose of data extraction in a structured literature review?
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Why should reports in academic writing follow a logical progression?
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What is a key characteristic of a 1st class literature review/introduction to a research report?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured literature review/introduction?
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What should be evident in a literature review/introduction that shows wide reading and comprehensive understanding of the subject area?
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Which chapter from 'Conducting your pharmacy practice research project' by Smith (2010) is relevant for reviewing the literature?
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What type of errors should be absent in a 1st class literature review/introduction?
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In a literature review/introduction, what does 'evidence of wide reading' primarily refer to?
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Study Notes
Online Sessions Overview
- The online sessions cover research methods, including literature searching, qualitative methods, sampling techniques, hypothesis tests, questionnaire design, and research ethics.
- The sessions are divided into two 3-hour workshops, focusing on critical appraisal and statistics.
Research Methods Key Learning Outcomes
- Conduct and document a literature review using a structured approach.
- Identify potential search terms and search different databases or resources.
- Explore quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Critically appraise relevant research papers.
- Use appropriate statistics to answer research questions.
Structured Literature Review
- A structured approach to literature review involves:
- Identifying a research question/topic.
- Identifying search terms/key words.
- Selecting electronic databases and relevant sources.
- Searching relevant databases and reviewing papers.
- Data extraction and documenting key results/findings.
- Critical appraisal of research findings and assessing study quality.
- Report writing, including referencing in Harvard style.
Referencing – Harvard Style
- Journal articles: Surname, Initial. (Year of publication). Title of article, Title of Journal, Volume & Issue information, Page reference (if available). URL (if needed).
- Books: Surname, Initial. (Year of publication) Title. (Edition number –if available) Place of publication: publisher. Series and volume number (if available).
- In-text citation: use Surname (date).
- Bibliography list: in alphabetical order by author.
Report Writing/Academic Writing
- Reports should follow a logical progression, including:
- Introduction/overview of the subject, issue, or theory under consideration.
- Methods: databases used, search terms, search strategy.
- Results: studies screened and included at each stage, tables or figures.
- Discussion/analysis of key papers, identifying gaps in knowledge.
- Summary and conclusion.
Why Research Methods?
- Research methods are essential for evidence-based practice, which involves using reliable data from well-designed research.
- National clinical guidelines emphasize evidence-based choice of medicines based on safety, clinical effectiveness, and cost evaluations.
- Structured literature reviews can help in selecting the best treatment options for patients.
Research Methods Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise the literature or published data, interpreting key findings, identifying study limitations, and applying research evidence to pharmacy practice.
- Demonstrate understanding and application of key statistical principles and methods relevant to scientific research projects.
- Understand differences between research, service evaluation, and audit, and their application.
- Reflect on the ethical issues that need to be taken into account when conducting research projects.
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Description
Explore the importance of research methods in pharmacy practice and evidence-based medicine. Learn about utilizing reliable data from well-designed research for making informed decisions. Understand how systematic literature reviews can aid in selecting optimal treatment options for patients.
