Research Methods Quiz 1

Patient-oriented research

Human subjects, improve understanding of diseases and disorders, therapeutic intervention

Epidemiological and behavioral studies

Observational, identify preventative and risk factors

Outcomes researen and health services research

Impact use of evidence based interventions

Qualitative methods

Subjective, narrative info ex. Focus groups, interviews, observations

Quantitative methods

Measurement of outcomes logical controlled relationships ex. Numbers

Scientific method

Two assumptions: nature is orderly, events are not random or accidental

Scientific method definition

A systematic-empirical, and controlled critical examination of hypothetical propositions about the associations among natural phenomena

Research process

1. identify research question 2. Design study 3. Implement study 4. Analyze data 5. Disseminate findings

Frameworks for clinical research

Evidence-based practice, translational research, models of health and disability, interprofessiomal and interdisciplinary research

Evidence based practice

Quality cave depends on choices based on current practice goal is 90% of decisions made with EBP

Translational research

Efficacy and effectiveness

Models of health and disability

Used for explain/explore how people live with their health condition

Components of the ICF: Functioning and Disability

Body structures, body functions, body systems, activities, participation

ICF: contextual factors

Consider persons health and function based on interaction with environment and personal characteristics

Interprofessional and interdisciplinary researen

Supports translational research,4 types ( intraprofessional, multiprofessional, interprofessional,trans professional)