ABC in Health Research DR Kithsiri Edirisinghe MBBS, MSc, MD ( Medical Administration) TAA Cert. IV ( Australia) Master Trainer ( Australia ) Cert. in IVLP ( USA) PP 01

DAY 01 Introduction to the Module Introduction to Health research

Introduction to the Module Unit Code : HM 05

Objectives of the module 1.Introduce the definition, importance and the uses of research for today's healthcare professional. 2.To give an comprehensive knowledge on the research process including the development of a research topic, literature review, Methodology, data analysis and presentation. 3.To introduce basic concepts in ethics in research

Objectives of the module 4.To introduce the norms and methods of writing a research proposal and related knowledge and skills. 5.To give a brief understanding of statistics used in Health research 6.To introduce the implementation phase of research including, conduction and report writing functions. 7.To give knowledge and skills regarding dissemination of information gathered in research.

Topic 01 - Introduction to research What is research ? Use and importance of research in healthcare services

Learning Outcomes of the session 1.Introduction to phenomena and research 2.Importance of health research

Watch V 01 and answer this question What is a Phenomena?

We live in a ever changing world !

Every micro second it changes ! Living - Human, animals,trees, even micro organisms……….!

Even Non Living things also changes Even weather ……..!

Our observations are called as Phenomena…!

Phenomena in Healthcare Rain / wind Infections in the ward Readmission of cases Increase in Dengue patients Nurse turnover Rising cost of healthcare Self medication of students Health safety of nurses

Human brain consist of million cells They question the phenomena in a methodical way ……! “ Logical thinking “

Logical thinking We wonder………….! 5 Ws Why is it changing ? What are the causes / reasons Who is involved ? When is it happening “ What else ????

Trying to find a reason for the phenomena…..! According to their background Religion reasoning Scientific reasoning – Environmental reasons – Due to biological reasons – Psychological reasons – Social reasons – Economic ……………………etc..etc………..

Watch V02 Sir Isaac Newton – the great scientist Phenomena – “falling apples from a tree “ Reasoning Is it done by ……. – Gods ? – Trees? – Gravity ?

Theory – gravitation theory – Religious theory – Biological theory How did he proved this ???? This is performed through research ….

What is Research ? After watching following videos answer the question above! Watch V 04 – V 05

What is Research ? Logical reasoning for phenomena ! Scientific reasoning …..! To find answers for ……. Why ? When ? Where ? Who ? What else ?

Why it is called Re ---search? Need build you reasoning / ideas / concepts ….. based in existing research Published and accepted research There is no easy way to do research Therefore you need to find related research done previously Literature review is important in the development stage

Re – search Solid scientific base Based on previous research – Applied research Inventions – Basic research But both need to be based on previous solid research

What is Health Research ? After watching following videos answer the question above! Watch V 06 – V 07

What is health research ? Human body is a wonderfully balanced system When it is imbalanced – we called them Sick The patients come to us to Re- organize the system We as health professional will intervene the system their – do Interventions to patients Interventions could be physiological, surgical, psychological, economical, social …….

Health Research In Health research we validate what is best for the patient Finding answer to a question related to health and its interventions -- solve a problem related to health !

Definition of Health research “Health Research Is systematic collection, analysis, interpretation of data and Dissemination of Information to the public “

Importance of Health Research ? Watch video V 08 to 09 and answer the question

The Healthcare needs, Resources and interventions Write a notes on the following cycle Health Needs of the population Healthcare Interventions Healthcare Resources

Health needs of the population - preventative, investigative, curative,rehabilitative. Health interventions – healthcare programmes, services provided through – Public health & Hospital care Health resources are scarce and to fulfill the health needs of the community the health Interventions in health have to be planned properly for it to be effective Importance of health Research

Definition of Health "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.“ World Health Organization as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, June, 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 States

Healthcare services Epidemiology Demography Social Economic Health status

Uses of health research 1.Planning 2.Implementation 3.Monitoring 4.Evaluation of healthcare programmes, services and projects

The Uses Planning – Prioritize the need / demand gap – Forecasting - preparation for the future, organizing programmes, services and allocation of the resources – Consumer behavior – what they want and what they need – Assessing Trends in disease ( epidemiology ) Population ( demography ) Economy ( healthcare costs ) Resources – Human resource, Infrastructure, supplies, equipments, methods, finance, Social behaviors – Food, shelter, habits, values, culture, trends, recreation and exercise

The Uses Implementation – Ideal time and place for the implementation – Organizing Best practices – New Inventions in changing environment – New trends -Evidence based practice, reflection – Improve Critical thinking & Logical thinking Monitoring & Evaluate- For interventions health information is vital to : – Monitor the - Coverage, Effectiveness Efficiency, Affordability,, Acceptance, Sustainability – Feed back from the users and consumers

The Uses Monitoring & Evaluate- the interventions health information – Coverage, Effectiveness Efficiency, Affordability, Acceptance, Sustainability Feed back from the users and consumers – Needs and wants New Inventions in changing environment – Best practices – training – HIS – Telemedicine

Activity 01 – INDIVIDUAL Write a short article describing what is research and its importance to days practice of a healthcare professional, giving related examples. WORD DOCUMENT – 1500 WORDS SOFT COPY TO BE E- MAILED BY SUNDAY - BOUNDED COPY TO BE HANDED OVER BY MONDAY.

THANK YOU !