Demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical issues relating to healthcare research Evaluate the strengths and weakness of published research/evidence in order to inform current and future practice
Learning outcomes Demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical issues relating to healthcare research Evaluate the strengths and weakness of published research/evidence in order to inform current and future practice which addresses national and local healthcare provision Assessment Task
The Scenario we want you to consider in this assessment is the following:- Steven is a health professional, and he wants to undertake a change in practice for service users The change will involve changing the current treatment delivery for existing patients to one he has developed following undertaking a literature review that suggests patient outcomes will improve by 10-15%
He also wants to ask patients opinions about his changes and if they like and want to continue on the changed treatment
What you need to cover
1) Ethical principles of undertaking research. For example, the principles outlined by Beauchamp or other authors who discuss ethical principles (Please use Beauchamp as my lecturer seems to prefer them over all others, they went on about them a lot)
2) And how do ethics apply to the area of practice in terms of development of practice, patient and your professional responsibilities Assessment aims The aim of this assessment is for you to analyse your role as a professional in the research process and how you should engage with the research and evidence-based practice, and also the link to ethics and healthcare research. Think about the scenario and the potential ethical implications of it? what does Steve need to consider if he wants to undertake this research? who does he need to seek approval from? Etc, etc look at all aspects of the scenario Gaining ethical approval Useful resources: Health research authority https://www.hra.nhs.uk/
Local ethics committees (UK) University ethics committee (Huddersfield) Beauchamp and Childress
1) Non-Maleficence (to avoid harm)
2) Beneficence (provide benefit)
3) Autonomy (respect and support)
4) Justice (equality and fairness)
A rough guide to follow for writing assessment A brief introduction, there is no need to write why ethics are important as an introduction, just indicate you will be analysing the ethical issues related to research Consider the scenario in relation to your area of practice (mine is respiratory nursing or just nursing will do): 150 words max to introduce this with supporting references. E.g a colleague came to me …. Consider the ethical implications of undertaking research (use the 4 headings of Beauchamp and Childress) max 200 words per section, discuss the principle against the area under investigation, and link your analysis with supporting sources and how it links with the area of practice Consider the professional implications of undertaking research: max 150 words on the professional implications of undertaking the research although you may decide to incorporate this in the 4 sections
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