Reference no: EM133309115
Question: Assessment AT1 Underpinning knowledge questions
Instruction to Students:
? Answer the questions below in the spaces text box provided.
? Ensure all references are documented under each individual question.
? Answers are to be typed or for written submissions, use black or blue ink and ensure your name is attached to the responses.
? In the role of the community service worker;
? List 3 reasons for undertaking research,
? List 2 advantages of why using evidence based practice in the healthcare environment is important
? List 1 reason why research can improve own area of practice
(Min 150 words)
? What is research, and list 3 activities that a community service worker could undertake to research of an identified issue? (Min 100 words)
? Identify 3 different credible sources of data, and evidence, that a community service worker might access when undertaking research, and what should this documentation tell us? (Min 100 words)
? Briefly describe some processes that you might use to analyse information you have researched during your studies. (Min 100 words)
? Why is it important to consider cultural and ethical considerations when undertaking research? (Min 50 words)
? Provide a description of 1 continuous quality improvement (CQI) process and 1 evidence based practice (EBP) in your workplace or from a workplace known to use CQI and EBP. (Min of 50 words for the table)
Continuous quality improvement process in your workplace Evidence based practice (EBP) in your workplace
Case Scenario 1
You recently started working as a community service worker. One of your clients is 75-year-old Mohammad who suffers from nocturnal enuresis. His family said it is a constant problem and it was worsening during the colder months of the year.
Mohammad's doctor has prescribed him medications to manage his nocturnal enuresis. However, his family is concerned over Mohammad's compliance with taking medications, and want to try the enuresis alarms. You decide to find out which treatment is more effective by doing some research to find the evidence.
Provide a response to the following questions based on case Scenario 1. (Q7 - 10)
? From case scenario 1 provided, list the process or steps you will need to undertake for your evidence based practice. (Min of 100 words for the table)
? Based on the case scenario 1 provided, write your research question. Use the PICO framework to develop your specific question.
Problem
Intervention
Comparison
Outcome
Research Question:
? What will be your search strategy? (Min 50 words)
? What terms (Keywords/alternative terms) would you use in your search strategy?
? List some credible quality sources of information that you found in your research results?
? Mohammad has consented to begin the treatment for his nocturnal enuresis based on your evidence. How will you evaluate your evidence based practice? (Min 50 words)
? What are the current research trends in the community service industry relating to the increased need for home care services? Min 100 Words