This module is designed to enhance students' abilities to understand and engage in all aspects of the research process including question formation, research design and methodology (qualitative and quantitative), approaches to analysis (qualitative and quantitative analysis) and finally the representation of research findings in research articles and presentations. Ethical considerations are addressed throughout all stages of research. Particular consideration is given to identifying relevant ethical clearances and potential funding sources to support research in the health professions. This module aims to facilitate the awareness of the multi-dimensional aspects of research and encourage the student to evaluate a variety of evidence based approaches to developing research ideas and protocols, with the aim of enhancing research in the healthcare professions.

Research questions, design and methodology: qualitative and quantitative, statistical analyses, systematic reviews, introduction to research ethics. To develop further students understanding of the research process, including funding sources and procedures for ethical clearances

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Explain the contribution of research in promoting and enhancing clinical effectiveness. Formulate research questions and appropriate aims. Justify appropriate research designs. Demonstrate the ability to systematically search, identify, critically appraise, synthesize, and summarize evidence-based research into their clinical practice. Consider the qualities and benefits of quantitative and qualitative approaches to health and social care research.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation for the logistics of time, funding and resources required to be able to produce a realistic timeline for a research project Demonstrate an appreciation for the impact of personal and cognitive biases on research findings Defend the importance of a reflexive and reflective stance within research and inquiry Demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of honesty, reliability, objectivity, impartiality, communication, duty of care, fairness and responsibility in research practice Examine the ethical issues pertinent in clinical research. Discuss the complexity of healthcare within professional and ethical behaviours.

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Traditionally research was primarily discipline-specific; however, many studies now reflect the inter-professional or multidisciplinary nature of healthcare services. There is a move toward research methodologies and practices that cross disciplinary boundaries to produce more nuanced and critical analyses of healthcare systems, services and the theories that underpin our work. This module will introduce a range of research paradigms and their application when researching health and wellbeing from an inter-professional perspective. This module is designed to enhance students' abilities to understand and engage in all aspects of the research process including question formation, research design and methodology (qualitative and quantitative), approaches to analysis (qualitative and quantitative analysis) and finally the representation of research findings in research articles and presentations. Ethical considerations are addressed throughout all stages of research. Particular consideration is given to identifying relevant ethical clearances and potential funding sources to support research in the health professions. Detailed Syllabus Evidence-based practice; research design; qualitative and quantitative methodologies; evaluation of the suitability of different research techniques; experimental research, clinical trials, case and single case studies; properties of outcome measures; critical evaluation of research papers; overview of statistical methods--summary measures, probability, inferential and descriptive analysis; ethical considerations; database search; interdisciplinary research teams. Teaching occurs via on campus lectures from week 1- 12 and up to 4 additional one on one tutorials as required specific to student's needs. Graduate Attributes Collaborative - Working in small groups with students from different professional backgrounds will afford interdisciplinary insights and collaboration. Knowledgeable - this module will enable students to better find, appraise and use research to inform their practice Proactive - Understanding how research questions are generated and addressed will ensure that students.