Research Methods and the Use of Evidence in practice
HHH1207 Research Methods & the Use Of Evidence in Professional Practice.
Sarah J. Clegg UO671752
February 2011
4323Words
Name Sarah J. Clegg
Number U0671752
Course HHH1207 Research methods and the Use of Evidence in Professional Practice. (BSc Hons Professional Studies)
Date February 2011
Introduction (About 1,000 words)
An awareness of resources for evidence based practice is demonstrated.
An explanation of the rationale for the choice of the topic is clearly presented.
Evidence-based practice must lend credence to the evolution of research; a phenomenon that has formed the basis for acquiring knowledge and information. In the dynamic world that we live in, there is an urgent need for not only timely information but also for accurate and reliable information. Therefore, as Besley (2009) states the most exciting aspect of research is that it has been able to satisfy the urgent need of this accurate and reliable knowledge by the stakeholders in the medical field. In turn, this knowledge has led to the innovation of procedures and treatments that have made clinical practice safe and efficient.
According to Besley (2009), innumerable research studies have been carried out over the last decade in the field of medicine ranging from experiments, observational studies as well as logical arguments from traditionally accepted postulate with an aim of improving the practice of medical professionals. In essence, research deals with the collection of data and then collating the raw information in order to make sense of it. It is from this collated data that inferences and recommendations are made that influence policy and practice. It is thus worth noting at this point in time that research forms an integral part in any clinical practice.
Research studies which contain published results of different studies; include mainly journals of reputable medical institutions. Secondly, there are clinical
Sarah J. Clegg UO671752
February 2011
4323Words
Name Sarah J. Clegg
Number U0671752
Course HHH1207 Research methods and the Use of Evidence in Professional Practice. (BSc Hons Professional Studies)
Date February 2011
Introduction (About 1,000 words)
An awareness of resources for evidence based practice is demonstrated.
An explanation of the rationale for the choice of the topic is clearly presented.
Evidence-based practice must lend credence to the evolution of research; a phenomenon that has formed the basis for acquiring knowledge and information. In the dynamic world that we live in, there is an urgent need for not only timely information but also for accurate and reliable information. Therefore, as Besley (2009) states the most exciting aspect of research is that it has been able to satisfy the urgent need of this accurate and reliable knowledge by the stakeholders in the medical field. In turn, this knowledge has led to the innovation of procedures and treatments that have made clinical practice safe and efficient.
According to Besley (2009), innumerable research studies have been carried out over the last decade in the field of medicine ranging from experiments, observational studies as well as logical arguments from traditionally accepted postulate with an aim of improving the practice of medical professionals. In essence, research deals with the collection of data and then collating the raw information in order to make sense of it. It is from this collated data that inferences and recommendations are made that influence policy and practice. It is thus worth noting at this point in time that research forms an integral part in any clinical practice.
Research studies which contain published results of different studies; include mainly journals of reputable medical institutions. Secondly, there are clinical