Evaluation, measurement and research
Order Description
evidenced based proposal for a quality improvement/change to be implemented in healthcare organisation, I want the writer to inform me which health organisation he will pick to implement the change before he will start the work
MSc in Healthcare Management (HCM)
Program:
MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management (QSHM)
Semester:
Module:
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External
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HCM-QSHM1-3 Evaluation, measurement and research
Dr. Luke Feeney
Ms. Siobhan McCarthy
Dr. Stefan Cantore (HCM)
Dr. Maria Woloshynowych (QSHM)
This assignment must be entirely your own work and should not have been submitted for assessment for any
other programme at this or any other University
Word limit:
4,000 (+/- 10%)
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Bahrain
2200 (BST), 18 January 2015
Dubai
2200 (BST), 8 February 2015
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Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Critically discuss the importance of evaluation, measurement and research in managing healthcare
and/or quality and safety in healthcare.
2. Critically evaluate research reports relevant to your field of study.
3. Critique key approaches to evaluation, measurement and research (such as performance indicators,
audit and quantitative and qualitative research methods).
4. Critically discuss how to evaluate quality improvement/change in a healthcare organisation.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of critical reflection on key concepts around evaluation,
measurement and research.
Assignment:
This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment.
Part A: Quality improvement/change proposal:
[3,000 words, 75% of total grade; assesses learning outcomes 1 – 4]
Prepare an evidenced based proposal for a quality improvement/change to be implemented in your
healthcare organisation using the following headings:
1. Introduction
[General background, introduction to subject matter and introduction to contents of essay (“signpost”)]
2. Aim(s) for the proposed quality improvement/change
[The overall purpose of the study clearly and concisely defined]
3. Objectives for the proposed quality improvement/change
[The goals/steps required to meet the aim; that is how you will achieve it (they are specific statements
which define measurable outcomes and must be S.M.A.R.T.)]
4. Rationale for the proposed quality improvement/change
[Brief current situational analysis and why a quality improvement/change is required]
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5. Critical review of the literature to support the proposed quality improvement/change
[A critical discussion of the evidence-base in the quality improvement/change topic area; it is good
practice to identify and critique conflicting evidence and draw appropriate conclusions]
6. Methods of measurement and evaluation for the proposed quality improvement/change
[Brief, critical discussion of the importance of evaluation, measurement and research in managing
healthcare and/or quality and safety in healthcare and a critical description of how the proposed quality
improvement/change shall be evaluated based on a critical review of measurement and evaluation
methods and/or how previous studies from the evidence base have evaluated similar quality
improvement/change in the topic area]
7. Conclusion
[A brief summary of what has been discussed, a suggested course of action and a statement which
summarizes your main point or conclusions of the arguments you have made]
Part B: Reflection:
[1,000 words, 25% of total grade; assesses learning outcomes 5]
Beginning with your prior experience and understanding, critically reflect on the key learnings you have
achieved during Module 3 “Evaluation, Measurement & Research” and identify how you can apply these key
learnings to your area of practice.
[Your reflection must be structured using an established reflective model e.g. Gibbs Reflective Cycle and
references are not mandatory]
Submission guidance:
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Please submit a SINGLE document in PDF format titled with your student # ONLY (e.g. “11120029.pdf”)
meeting the requirements for assignment submission via your Moodle course site.
Additional Guidance:
It is recommended that you refer to your Student Handbook, “Referencing@Portsmouth” and the
“Information & Library Seeking Skills” online course to assist you in the design, development, writing,
formatting and submitting of your assignment. Furthermore during your in-class session and thereafter via
your Moodle course site we will be providing additional insight & guidance to support your assignment.
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