Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description In this module students will consider the philosophical underpinnings of health research and expand their understanding of health research study designs. In addition the module will focus on public and patient involvement in research and methods to address the theory practice gap in health research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the research process and become familiar with various research study designs 2. Critically read and discuss health related research 3. Discuss the societal theory and practice gap in relation to health and how research can influence this gap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Critically read papers/reports/books employing quantitative and qualitative research methodologiesExploration of the philosophical basis for researchIntroduction to experimental study designIntroduction to systematic review and meta-analysisEthical issues in health researchPublic and patient engagement in health researchKnowledge exchange and dissemination of health research and the impact on policy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 61434, Website, 0, Understanding health research, BMJ, http://www.bmj.com/content/354/bmj.i4403, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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