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Question 1

Five reasons why HCP’s do not use research findings in clinical practice (Hunt, 1981):

Answer 1

• They did not know about the research findings
• They did not understand the findings
• They did not believe the findings
• They did not know how to implement the findings
• They were not allowed to implement the findings

Question 2

Recent studies following these reasons show similar factors including:

Answer 2

• Lack of relevant studies for a specific aspect of practice
• Poor quality research and conflicting evidence
• Not knowing which findings should be put into practice

Question 3

Ensuring adequate preparation

Answer 3

• Teaching sessions for those using the research findings
• Practice guidelines, protocols or policies
• New way of working should be monitored
• Finance:
  o Time spent implementing
  o Purchase of new equipment
  o Staff training

Question 4

Putting the findings into practice

Answer 4

• May be appropriate to first trail the new way of working
• Provides the opportunity for all those involves to feel that they have some input to the decisions.
• Piloting can also lead to more successful implementation
• Date should be set for when the implementations

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

• Audit
• Patient and staff satisfaction
• Student placement evaluations

Question 6

Defining the research question

Answer 6

• Every research piece requires a clear question
• Unacceptable titles as they stand so not include a real indication of what the article might be about
• If not written well may not be searched up if it is relevant
• The research question and subsequent titles are best formed from a PICO, and it is also vital that it is interrogated- to ensure that it is both focused and answerable.

Question 7

3 key questions a researcher should always ask before developing a project proposal:

Answer 7

o Is it deliverable?
o Is it winnable?
o Does it meet with your university criteria for ethical research?

Question 8

Proposed methodology:

Answer 8

important that the methodology reflects the question

Question 9

Ethical considerations:

Answer 9

Any research project theta contains ethical dimensions or human participants, require clearance from an ethical committee. Considerations need to be given in the development of a research proposal to potential risks to participants, researchers and others, that may arise during the conduct of the research.

Question 10

Typically include four broad areas of support.

Answer 10

Personnel: researcher times, rates of pay for each researcher. Administrative support.
 Equipment and maintenance: must be purchased or rented for completion of the research
 Travel
 Organisational costs