Practical Considerations in Research Flashcards
O Involved in CPG Projects funded by the DOH
O Facilitates EBM Workshops and research-
related capacity building activities
Declaration of COI
Practical Considerations
Needs to be considered before starting
O Minimize complications
O Contribute to the identification of the
appropriate research question
Things to Consider
O Access to participants or data
O Consent
O Personal and professional considerations
O Time
O Cost and resources
O Supervision
O Value
Able to gain access to participants or data
needed to conduct research
Medical records
O Registries
O Patients
Overcome sensitive ethical considerations
O Privacy concerns
O Cultural concerns
O Dealing with disadvantaged groups as
participants
O Intended participants should be able to give
their _____
O Participants should be willing to cooperate
consent
O Must have the personal skills, motivations,
beliefs and commitments to carry out the
research
O Collaborative skills
O Conflict-resolution skills
O Problem solving skills
O Diplomacy
O Adaptability & dependability
O Leadership skills
Personal and Professional
Consideration
Must have the right level of expertise to
make appropriate decisions
O Able to make healthcare decisions
O Computer-literate
O Can write
O Able to operate needed equipment
Personal and Professional
Consideration
Project can be managed and completed
within the time you have available
O Participants and colleagues should be able
to give their time as required
O Factor in time for –
O Submission requirements
O Following up
O Writing up
O Contingencies
Time
O Human and material resources are within
the scope of your research funding
O Consider printing, postage or administrative
support costs
O Consider access of participants to resources
they need (e.g. software or appropriate
venues) to particpate
Cost and Resources
Need someone who can adequately
______
O Find someone who can provide expert
guidance
Supervision
Ask yourself if this research can actually
make any difference
Value
