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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Synthesising Findings, Critical Reflection, and Practice Recommendations

HSC506 · Research Methods in Health and Social Care — Week 11 of 16

CourseHSC506
Week11 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Synthesising Findings, Critical Reflection, and Practice Recommendations

  1. Comparing findings with the literature review
  2. Reflective evaluation of research outcomes
  3. Formulating evidence-based recommendations
  4. Dissemination and translating research into healthcare practice
  5. The journey from reflection towards reflexivity
  6. Synthesising Qualitative Research Findings, Dr Ruth Garside, Professor James Thomas

What you will be able to do

  • 4.2 Formulate recommendations related to the chosen research topic
  • 4.3 Reflect how own research findings substantiate initial literature review.
  • 4.4 Make recommendations related to area of research.
  • 4.5 Identify potential uses for the research findings within practice.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: formulate recommendations related to the chosen research topic

Study materials

Videos

  • The journey from reflection towards reflexivity · YouTube · Siobhan Maclean · 18 min · for registered students
  • Synthesising Qualitative Research Findings, Dr Ruth Garside, Professor James Thomas · YouTube · National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM) · 55 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
  • Scientific Inquiry in Social Work (DeCarlo, Open Social Work Education) · Reading · Other, textbook · for registered students
  • The Magenta Book: Central Government guidance on evaluation (HM Treasury, 2026 update) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 160 pages · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Role and Purpose of Research in Health and Social Care
  • Week 2: Research Methodologies and Paradigms
  • Week 3: Data Collection Methods, Tools, and Techniques
  • Week 4: Data Quality, Validity, and Reliability
  • Week 5: Scoping the Topic, Aims, and Critical Literature Review
  • Week 6: Ethics and Governance in Health and Social Care Research
  • Week 7: Research Design and Project Planning
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Data Collection and Fieldwork Implementation
  • Week 10: Data Analysis and Presentation
  • Week 11: Synthesising Findings, Critical Reflection, and Practice Re…
  • Week 12: Applying Research Methods in Health and Social Care in prac…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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