M/618/4171 ATHE Level 3 Unit 5 Health & Social Care Assignment: Evidence-Based Practice Case

M/618/4171 ATHE Level 3 Unit 5 Assignment:

You must propose and carry out a short research project related to health and social care and explain how research informs practice. You may choose an opportunity or a problem at a health and social care setting you know, or a current issue in health or social care. Consult with your tutor/supervisor to determine a suitable area of research.

The Study Skills used, developed and assessed through this assignment are as follows:

• Critical thinking
• Planning, organising and time management
• Research
• Gathering information, note taking and summarising
• Analysis
• Oral and written skills
• Academic skills, including referencing
• Application of IT skills
• Reflection

Task 1

Identify and agree a topic for research and produce a research project proposal. Your proposal should:

• Show that you have agreed the research topic with your tutor
• Explain the importance of the aims and objectives of the research.
• Explain ethical considerations that apply to the area of the research project.
• Explain the links between the research and evidence-based practice.
• Analyse the contribution of research and evidence-based practice on decisionmaking.
• Explain the contribution of research to health and social care provision.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must also:

• 1M1 Analyse potential uses for the research findings within practice

To gain a distinction grade you must also:

• 2D1 Analyse own current skills and knowledge in being able to conduct a literature review in health and social care towards evidence-based practice
  LO1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1M1 LO2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2D1

Task 2

Carry out a literature review related to your chosen area of research and produce a report summarizing and commenting on the literature reviewed and drawing out main themes and issues identified.

Extension activities:

To gain a distinction grade you must also:

• 3D1 Examine the value of the literature review process in influencing positive change in health and social care practice
  LO3 3.1, 3D1

Task 3

Carry out research for your chosen area, collecting suitable data and recording your findings:

• Create a sample of data from the findings.
• Apply suitable data analysis methods for the data collected.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must also:

• 3M1 Analyse the importance of validity and reliability of data used within research
  LO3 3.2, 3.3, 3M1

Task 4

Produce a set of slides and notes for a presentation on the findings of your literature review and research that:

• Presents the data and information from findings to produce results.
• Draws conclusions and recommendations from research findings.
  LO3 3.4, 3.5

M/618/4171 ATHE Level 3 Unit 5: Guidelines for assessors

The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all the criteria set for these grades. Where work for the pass standard is marginal, assessors can take into account any extension work completed by the learners. The suggested evidence listed below is how learners can demonstrate that they have met the required standards.