Use your computer to total the number of words used in your assignment. However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count. In-text citations will be included in the additional 10%-word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop marking at 1500 words (Part A-500 words and Part B-1000 words) plus 10%. Aim of assessment: The aim of this assessment is to enable students to develop a research project from the given topic area, highlight the background and significance, develop a research question, conduct the initial literature search and identify the proposed research methods in the form of a poster.
Details: For Nursing students only; Topic area: You have learned that pain assessment and pain management is an integral part of Nursing and Midwifery practice. Assessing and managing pain is essential for positive clinical and psychological outcomes and for patients’ overall quality of life. Nurses play a significant role in assessing and managing pain. You are designing a research project that focuses on pain assessment or pain management or pain outcomes.
For Midwifery students only; Topic area: Perinatal mental health is significant for the wellbeing of pregnant women and their families. Early identification and management of perinatal mental ill health facilitates to provide evidence based, innovative early intervention to help families appreciate their perinatal mental health, normalise their experiences and develop resilience.
Part A: Poster Identify a research title from the given topic area; the background and significance of this research project: research question: PICO/PICo; database search: and proposed research method in the form of a poster (500 words) Poster must include the following: – Title – A brief background and significance of selected topic – Research question – PICo/PICO – Database search – Methods – Research Methodology – Research design (If using quantitative methodology, use only Randomised Control Trial) – Participants – Inclusion and exclusion criteria 8 – Data collection method – Data analysis method – References Part B: Guided questions providing the rationale. Based on the research project in your poster respond to the questions below using the template provided on vUWS
. 1. Provide the rationale for the choice of the research methodology and research design for the research project (300 words) and justify the inclusion and exclusion criteria (sampling criteria) and provide rational on its significance for the purpose of the proposed research project. Describe how the data will be collected and its appropriateness for the proposed research project (400 words) 3. Provide the rationale for the selection of the data analysis method and why is it appropriate for the proposed research project? (300 words)
