HSBH1007 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Clinical Trial, Antipositivism, Photovoice
4 Sep 2018
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Systematic gathering of data, information or knowledge about a particular topic in order to find out new knowledge. Can utilise previous research to broaden understanding. Journals, research reports, books, govt. publications, internet (google scholar) How up to date, author, interest, bias. Varies within study designs, aim, purpose, strengths, limitations, methods of research. Eg. clinical trials, intervention studies, evaluations, qualitative studies. Conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions. Must use skills to be critical of sources to ensure reliability and quality (author, bias etc) Allows for new health care policies, planning and delivery. Justifi(cid:272)atio(cid:374) of de(cid:272)isio(cid:374) (cid:373)aki(cid:374)g (cid:449)ithi(cid:374) health(cid:272)are professio(cid:374)als(cid:859) pra(cid:272)ti(cid:272)es (cid:894)ebp(cid:895) Professional and moral responsibility + promote health and safety of care. Positivism - knowledge can be generated through scientific principles to test hypothesis (=facts) Interpretivism - all knowledge stems from how we interpret and understand the world. Data that can be counted and measures (numerical) Eg. - randomised controlled trials (drug trial and effectiveness)
