HLTB15H3 Study Guide - Heredity, Global Health, Homeostasis
Document Summary
Research: the systematic and rigorous process of enquiry which aims to describe phenomena and to develop and test explanatory concepts. Qualitative methods: aims to find out information on a topic in which little is known. Double-blind rct (randomized controlled trial): used to investigating cause and effect issues. A triangulated or combined methodological approach to addressing different facets of a research issue is also a useful approach. Health research: has an important role in informing the planning and operation of services aiming to achieve health of individuals/populations. Also systematic and rigorous: health systems research: ultimately concerned with improving the health of a community, by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the health system as an integrated part of the overall process of socio-economic development, eg. Pumping more money in to improve ses factors: health services research: relationships between health service delivery and the health needs of the population aim is evaluation, eg. Looking at the types of accessibilities/service in a community.
