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Essay- critical reflection of ethical principles of conducting health care research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
2. Rationalise the standards for rigor and the application of a range of research approaches.
3. Critically analyse the components of research design including the research question, hypothesis, methods, data tools, and outcomes relevant to the identified research problem.
5. Critically reflect on the ethical requirements within empirical research.
Course Learning Outcomes aligned with this assessment J88:
1. Reflect critically on a complex body of contemporary health care system knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nursing practice.
2. Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist nursing knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of clinical nursing practice in a chosen specialisation.
3. Reflect critically on a complex body of nurse education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nurse education practice.
Part A of this assessment requires the student to consider what makes Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people vulnerable in the conduct of research, and identify and discuss ethical principles and guidelines in place to protect this vulnerable population during the conduct of research.
Part A of the essay should: Use the literature to present and discuss the historical, social, clinical factors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's vulnerability;
Discuss the relevant ethical guidelines and principles outlining the ethical considerations specific to this vulnerable population.
Students are provided with the attached journal article of research that has been conducted with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as participants.
Part B of this assessment requires the student to critique the journal article provided.
This part of the essay should: Apply an appropriate critical appraisal tool to critique the strengths and weaknesses of the study and the researchers' application of the research process (completed checklist attached as an appendix); Provide a detailed, narrative critique;
Discuss to what extent the author/s have considered the ethical principles and guidelines pertinent to conducting the research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Use of the acronym ATSI may cause offense, however, this is permissible in assignments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the focus of the work and are referred to throughout the assignment.
References : Strict APA 6th ed. is required in-text and in the reference section. You should use a minimum of 8 references of which at least 4 journals articles.
You can also use Government and organisational reports but make sure the sources are credible and that you understand the statistical data that is presented. All resources are up to 7 years old. Wikipedia and Dictionary.com will not be accepted as a reference source!
Introduction (250-300words)
• Identify your topic
• Provide essential context
• Indicate your particular focus in the essay
You can start your introduction as follow:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience extensive socioeconomic disadvantage
Example of thesis statement:
The first part of this essay will discuss the several factors such as historical, social, political, clinical and economic factors, which contribute to the vulnerability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in research. Followed by highlighting the ethical considerationsin accordance with guidelines and principles, in conducting research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The second part of the essay will include a critique of the journal article ‘....' by using a suitable critical appraisal tool.
Vulnerability of Aboriginal People (500-600 words)
You can start this section as follow:
A vulnerable community group can be defined as a group that experiences more challenges and adversity within the community. There are several factors that cause the Aboriginal people to be considered as vulnerable. These can be classified into three areas: historical, social and clinical factors
Historical factors: Colonisation, Loss of their land and resources Discrimination and subjugation and Language
Social factors:Tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, inadequate physical activity
Clinical factors: Chronic disease: kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Ethical guidelines and principles (300-400 words)
You can start this section as follow:
In Australia, all research involving humans must comply with the principles set outthe guideline. This guideline include National Statement
You can refer NHMRC, 2018 to obtain more information (e.g. benefits of guidelines)
Ethical considerations (300-400 words)
You can start your introduction as follow:
Involving Aboriginal people when conducting research is vital for ...............
You can refer NHMRC, 2018 to obtain more information and use other articles
Journal critique (250-300 words)
You can start this section as follow:
Researchers often use critical appraisal tools to ensure that their literature is clearly represented.
One of the critiquetools is.....................................
Critique of Exploring Australian Aboriginal aged care resident's cultural and spiritual needs in South Australia (900-1000)
You can start this section as follow:
Ref () identified a gap within the literature where limited research had been conducted on ....... Therefore, an explorative qualitative design was selected to gain a better understanding of the participant's views on ....................................................
You are required to critique the following: Literature review,methodology,setting and participant'sdata collection and data analysis, ethicalconsiderations,rigour, results and conclusion
Conclusion (200-300words)
Sum up the main points from your discussion and make any recommendations.
References
• Strict APA 6th ed. is required in-text and in the reference section
• You should use a minimum of 8 references of which at least 4 are journal articles. You can also use Government and organisational reports but make sure the sources are credible and that you understand the statistical data that is presented. All resources are up to 7 years old.
Government and organisational reports:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Table of Contents
(Subheadings are optional)
Introduction
Vulnerability of Aboriginal peoples
Ethical guidelines and principles
Journal Critique
Critique of Exploring Aboriginal aged care residents'cultural and spiritual needs in South Australia
Conclusion
References
Appendix
Attachment:- Evidence Based Practice.zip