Medical Research Flashcards
What’s Medical Research?
Medical research is the systematic studies to improve healthcare and understand human health and diseases.
What’s the purpose of medical research
Develop new treatments and therapies.
- Enhance diagnostic techniques.
- Improve healthcare systems and policies.
What are the Types of Medical Research
- Basic Research: Laboratory studies to understand disease mechanisms.
- Clinical Research: Studies involving human participants.
- Epidemiological Research: Investigates disease patterns in populations.
- Translational Research: Bridges basic research and clinical application.
- Health Services Research: Examines healthcare delivery and outcomes.
What are the Steps in Conducting Medical Research
- Identify a Research Question: Based on clinical observations or gaps in knowledge.
- Conduct a Literature Review: Analyze existing studies and identify gaps.
- Develop a Hypothesis: A testable prediction about the research question.
- Design the Study: Select appropriate methodology and define the population.
- Collect Data: Gather information using reliable tools and methods.
- Analyze Data: Use statistical tools to interpret results.
- Share Findings: Publish results in journals or present at conferences.
What are the Importance of Ethics in Medical Research
- Protect Participants: Ensure safety and confidentiality.
- Obtain Informed Consent: Participants must understand the study and agree voluntarily.
- Avoid Bias: Conduct studies objectively.
- Ethical Oversight: Research must be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB).
What are the Challenges in Medical Research
- Funding Constraints: Limited resources for extensive studies.
- Recruitment: Difficulty enrolling diverse participants.
- Ethical Concerns: Balancing risks and benefits.
- Data Management: Ensuring accuracy and security.
Key Points
Medical research is crucial for advancing healthcare.
Ethics and rigorous methodology ensure high-quality research.
Collaboration and innovation drive impactful discoveries.
What is Research? And it’s Purpose
Definition: Research is a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.
OR
– the collection and analysis of data for the purpose of acquiring knowledge about a particular subject
Purpose: Solve existing problems, expand scientific knowledge, and improve decision-making processes.
What are the types of research in PH
- Quantitative Research: Focuses on numerical data.
- Qualitative Research: Explores subjective experiences.
- Mixed-Methods Research: Combines quantitative and qualitative approaches.
How do you Identify a Health Research Topic?
Steps:
- Identify Health Problems: Use health data and reports.
- Prioritize Issues:
- Conduct a Literature Review: Identify research gaps.
- Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with healthcare providers and communities.
- Assess Feasibility: Consider resources, expertise, and ethical implications.
What are the criterias for prioritization?
Criteria for Prioritization:
- Disease burden and severity.
- Societal impact.
- Feasibility of research.
What’s a research proposal? And it’s component
It’s A document outlining the purpose, methodology, and significance of a research project.
Key Components:
- Title, Background, Research Problem, Objectives.
- Methodology, Ethical Considerations, Budget and Timeline.
- Expected Outcomes.
What are research objectives? And it’s characteristics
They are Specific, actionable steps to achieve the aim.
Characteristics (SMART):
- Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Example Objectives:
- To determine satisfaction levels of patients using telemedicine.
- To identify barriers to adopting telemedicine in rural communities.
What are the Stages of Research
Conceptualization
Planning
Preparation for data collection
Data collection and project administration
Data processing
Interpretation of findings
Report writing
Read Methodology
