SOHP503 Literature Search Techniques

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Which term is most closely associated with the population segment focusing on diabetes-related foot care?

Footcare Education

Motivational Interviewing

Neuropathic Foot (correct)

Health Promotion

What primary focus does 'Footcare Education' represent in the context of diabetic care?

Health Promotion (correct)

Self Care

Patient Compliance

Behaviour Change

Which outcome is most likely to be affected by implementing footcare education in diabetic patients?

Self-care Practices

Neuropathic Foot Cases

Motivational Interviewing Success

Foot Ulcer Incidence (correct)

In the context of diabetic care, what does 'adherence' generally refer to?

Patient compliance with foot care education Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of terms best aligns with the intervention aspect for improving outcomes in diabetic foot care?

Footcare Education and Patient Compliance Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the study conducted by Kruger and Guthrie?

To investigate the effectiveness of podiatric education with a participative approach Signup and view all the answers

What type of group did the study use to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention?

An experimental group and a control group Signup and view all the answers

How many participants were in the intervention group?

23 Signup and view all the answers

What method did the comparator group use for foot care education?

Videotape presentations on foot care Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of foot health was NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the intervention?

Treatment of foot ulcers Signup and view all the answers

What additional materials were provided to the intervention group?

A kit including buff pads and mirrors Signup and view all the answers

What geographic location was the study conducted in?

USA Signup and view all the answers

The follow-up evaluation period after the teaching sessions lasted how many months?

Six months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the lecture on literature search?

To understand how to select studies and critique them based on relevance. Signup and view all the answers

Which learning outcome focuses on comparing findings from various studies?

Comparing and contrasting empirical findings. Signup and view all the answers

What should the introduction in the assignment brief primarily accomplish?

Offer a persuasive argument for why the research is necessary. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the assignment suggest handling the literature relevant to the research question?

Critique studies from the last decade to find gaps in knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a requirement for the background and rationale section of the assignment?

A detailed search strategy included in the main text. Signup and view all the answers

What does the systematic search of relevant research literature involve?

Executing a focused search within a defined health/medicine area. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is essential to include in the literature review section?

References to the studies reviewed. Signup and view all the answers

What should be accomplished by critiquing existing literature in the assignment?

Establishing a research gap and need for the proposed work. Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT an alternate term for the population key term in PICO/PEO?

Chronic Kidney Disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents an intervention/exposure correctly in the context of the given PICO criteria?

Footcare Education Signup and view all the answers

In the PICO framework, which outcome is included as an alternate term?

Lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

What is the logical relationship represented by the AND operators in the PICO criteria?

It links the specific population, intervention, and outcome together. Signup and view all the answers

What type of databases is recommended for searching studies based on the content provided?

Electronic Databases Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome term is used synonymously with patient compliance in the search criteria?

Adherence Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options outlines the correct PICO key terms for the 'Intervention' category?

Footcare Education, Health promotion Signup and view all the answers

Which database is NOT mentioned as a suggested electronic database for searching in the provided content?

Google Scholar Signup and view all the answers

What was a key outcome noted from the research despite a lack of increased knowledge about foot care?

Improvement in HbA1c levels for both groups Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'synthesis' in research methods primarily refer to?

Combining and integrating different findings Signup and view all the answers

In the context of evaluating nurse-led care, which aspect did Greenhalgh’s study specifically focus on?

Length of wait for treatment and practitioner attempts Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice before implementing data collection methods, as suggested in the information?

Pilot the data collection sheet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'evaluation' in research methods?

Assessing the significance and implications of findings Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary focus of the study conducted by Lattimer et al. (2000)?

Safety of nurses replacing doctors in triage settings Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome measure was not assessed in Greenhalgh’s study regarding nurse-led care?

Quality of care provided Signup and view all the answers

What common component is vital for both synthesis and evaluation in research?

Integrating findings to derive conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of Lattimer et al.'s study on nurse-led telephone triage?

To assess whether nurse-led telephone triage is safe. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the Lattimer et al. study distinguishes it from previous research?

It included a sufficiently large sample size to compare rare adverse events. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the limitations one might consider when appraising a study's generalizability?

The sample size, selection, and type of equipment used. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strength of Lattimer et al.'s conclusions regarding nurse-led telephone triage?

It has become a widely respected seminal study in nurse-led care. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the CASP Appraisal Checklists?

Assessing the ethics of the researchers involved. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lecture 3: Perform a Comprehensive Literature Search

SOHP503 Project Studies lecture by Dr. Joanne Paton
Aim: Learn how to search, identify, read, and critique best available and most relevant reviews, papers, and journals for undergraduate research topics.
Learning Outcomes for the SOHP503 Interdisciplinary Module (Year 2):
- Judiciously select studies and report their findings based on relevance.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different studies (rational, empirical, and methodological).
- Systematically search relevant research literature in a defined area of health/medicine.
- Compare and contrast empirical findings from various studies

Literature Review

Introduction and background to the project should persuade the reader of the research's value.
Refine research question.
Include references.
Don't need to provide search strategy details (e.g., PICO).

Assignment Brief

Introduction: Narrative paragraph.
Background and Rationale (600-700 words):
- Critique existing literature
- Identify gap in knowledge.
- Form the rationale of the proposed study
- Literature search (last 10 years is acceptable for undergraduate research).
- Include the introduction of main areas, background into context, identification of research gap, impact of answering the gap, and rationale for the proposed research.
- Clearly state impact and rationale, research question, aims, and objectives (2-5).

Literature Review Framework

Introduction
Development of research rationale
Critical review of literature
Conclusion
Aim

Literature Review Framework (Detailed)

General introduction orienting the reader to the research topic.
Critical appraisal of relevant studies (last 10 years).
- Brief description of studies (aim, sample size, methods, main findings).
- Critical review of study validity, reliability, methodology, implications. (Not just description)
Conclusion justifying the need for the study
Research question/PEO (Purpose, Exposure, Outcome)
Example AIM: Determine if hand washing with alcohol-based disinfectant is more effective than non-antiseptic soap.

Step 1: Identify Research Topic Area

Identify investigation topic.
Example: Does diabetic footcare education improve self-footcare in people with diabetes?
Conduct preliminary research (internet, other resources).

Step 2: Identify Search Criteria & Key Terms (PICO/PEO)

Table outlining Population, Intervention/Exposure, Comparison/Setting, and Outcome for research.
- Alternative terms for each category provided.

Step 3: Search for Studies

Utilize electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycINFO).
Use EndNote Online for managing references.
Follow the library guide for Endnote Online.

Step 4: Data Extraction

Collect relevant information to describe study participants (Example provided in data extraction table).

Step 5: Evaluate and Critical Appraisal

Not Synthesized:
- Review of individual studies (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3).
- Provide descriptions and summaries of each study.
Synthesized:
- Compare findings (Paragraphs 1, 2, 3).
- Synthesize ideas and present new perspectives.

Step 6: Plan Your Review

Framework for critical analysis (similar to a mind map) using questions like "What?", "Where?", "Who?", "When?", "How?", "Why?", "What if?", and "So what?".

Step 7: Writing

Writing process outlined as a cyclical process (notes, pre-writing, drafting, editing, revision, publication).

Additional Information

Benefit of Research Question: What is the clinical benefit of addressing the research question?

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This quiz covers the essential techniques for conducting a comprehensive literature search in the context of the SOHP503 Project Studies module. You will learn how to identify, read, and critique relevant research to enhance your undergraduate project. Key outcomes include assessing study strengths and weaknesses, and systematically exploring literature in health and medicine.