15 Questions
What is the focus of Objective 3 in the context of childhood obesity in Qatar?
To assess the impact of government strategies in tackling obesity
What is the primary purpose of background information in a research proposal?
To build a foundation for the research proposal and project
What is a key component of a research proposal's rationale?
A clear rationale for the research
What is the primary purpose of using prevalence data in health and healthcare?
To assess the frequency of a specific disease in different groups of people
What is the primary limitation of relying solely on statistical data in research?
It does not tell the whole story
What is the primary focus of the research proposal in terms of childhood obesity in Qatar?
To examine the health implications of obesity in children under 18
What is the expected outcome of the research proposal in terms of childhood obesity in Qatar?
A better understanding of the health implications of obesity in children under 18
What is the primary purpose of using the PICO framework in research?
To identify the population of interest
What is the primary reason why personal interest in a topic may not be sufficient to justify a study?
It is subjective
What is the primary purpose of the Cochrane Library?
To offer systematic reviews of healthcare research
What is the primary concern when evaluating the effectiveness of government policy responses in tackling obesity in children?
Analyzing the prevalence rates of obesity in children under 18
Which of the following research methodologies is most suitable for investigating the impact of government policies on obesity in children?
Qualitative methods, focusing on 'to what extent' and 'how do'
What is the primary goal of developing a specific target population and context in a research question?
To provide a clear focus and boundaries for the research
Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-formulated research question?
It is focused on a specific healthcare issue and population
What is the importance of considering the 'what' and 'how' in a research question?
It provides a clear understanding of the problem and its underlying mechanisms
Study Notes
Research Proposal Essentials
- The PICO framework is a research proposal framework that stands for Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome.
- The PICO framework helps in structuring a research question and identifying the key elements of the study.
Factors Contributing to the Uptake of Smoking in Young People
- The PICO framework can be applied to identify the factors contributing to the uptake of smoking in young people looked after by the state.
- Population: young people looked after by the state.
- Intervention: unknown.
- Comparison: unknown.
- Outcome: uptake of smoking.
Useful Databases/Resources
- British Nursing Index.
- CINAHL.
- Cochrane Library (Systematic reviews).
- Pubmed/MEDLINE.
- PsycINFO (related to psychology).
- EBSCO (Educational literature).
- NICE.
Importance of Statistics in Health and Healthcare
- Statistics are used to assess the prevalence of diseases in different groups of people.
- Statistics are used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent illness.
- Statistics are used as a guide to the management of patients where diseases have already developed.
- Statistics help in assessing if an issue is a major healthcare issue worthy of attention.
What Not to Write in a Research Proposal
- Avoid using personal anecdotes or experiences.
- Avoid using vague statements or statistics.
- Present specific figures and supporting evidence.
Writing a Research Question
- Identify the key elements of the research question.
- Ask who, why, where, when, what, and how.
- Be sure to get the length of the question right, balancing between being succinct and including necessary details.
- Ensure the question addresses a specific healthcare, leadership, or management issue.
- Ensure the question has a specific target population and context/location.
- Ensure the question has a clear focus and gives sufficient room for analysis.
Background Information and Rationale
- Background information is the foundation of a research proposal and project.
- It provides historical, policy, and statistical context.
- It includes social, cultural, and political factors.
Research Proposal Rationale
- A clear rationale is necessary, including the target population (WHO), location/context (WHERE), and the research question.
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