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School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2008/09


FH50093 Research methods for mental health practice

Credits: 6
Level: Masters
Modular: no specific semester
Assessment: CW 60%, OR 40%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take FH50065 and take FH50066 and take FH50067 and take FH50091 and take FH50092 and while taking this unit you must take FH50094 and take FH50095
Aims: To provide a thorough grounding in the various research methodologies and planning techniques that are used in practice-based research. To select and use appropriate methodologies in the design of a small-scale research project.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1. Differentiate/discriminate between the different types of research techniques available to mental health workers and make judgements about their use in particular practice contexts (knowledge and understanding; intellectual skills)
2. Critically evaluate the role of research in mental health practice (intellectual skills)
3. Explain and evaluate the role of evidence in practice (knowledge and understanding)
4. Identify and design a small-scale research project and present the project plan (knowledge and understanding; professional and practical; transferable key skills)
5. Evaluate the ethical issues involved in undertaking research in practice and describe the procedure for seeking ethical approval for research in own area of practice, which may include working with vulnerable people
6. To broaden understanding of the use and meaning of research in the wider world.
Skills:
See above.
Content:

* Introduction to research methods: the research question
* Qualitative research methods
* Quantitative research methods
* Mental health practice and health services research
* Evidence-based practice and critical appraisal: how research informs practice
* Ethical issues in research, research governance and ethics approval of research
* Context.