A 2750 word essay about the statement/Hypothesis. (Please see and use the format of the template attached). 1. Question / Hypothesis: Bone marrow transplants (BMT) offer longevity to patients. 2. Specific areas / issues to be studied: (Bullet points are sufficient)
• What is bone marrow transplantation?
• What is the purpose of bone marrow transplantation?
• Types of bone marrow transplants.
• Who receives a bone marrow transplant?
• Management of complications after a bone marrow transplant (acute and long term).
• Availability of bone marrow donors.
• Sources of bone marrow transplants 3. Related questions/areas for research, statistical information:
• What is the overall survival rate after a bone marrow transplant at 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and beyond?
• Is overall survival dependant on the type of transplant received or the source of the bone marrow?
• Quality of life after a bone marrow transplant.
4. Literature Review: Identify potential sources for your Literature Review. It is important to use a range and not just rely on the internet, although Google Scholar is valid. Use books and journals: it will be an expectation at university. • I will use search engines to retrieve scientific journals related to stem cell transplantation and in particular outcomes after stem cell transplants.
• I will look at data and information that is in the public domain
• I will look at credible organisations dedicated to bone marrow transplants. For example EBMT
• I will look at cancer organisations like CancerBACKUP, Cancer Research UK.
• I will use scientific/biological text books. Within a specific period. 5. Methodology / methodologies chosen In this section identify the methodology or methodologies that you have chosen. Identify their strengths and weaknesses. Justify your choice(s). Methodology 1 (. Extended literature review)
• Review of articles and research done about bone marrow transplantation.
• Review credible organisations data like European Society for Bone and Marrow transplant (EBMT)
• I will look at some systematic reviews, these confirm the constant outcomes in studies conducted across different areas. 6. Ethical Considerations: In this section please identify any ethical issues that may arise and how you intend to address them / minimise their effects. You will need to consider issues around consent, protecting privacy and confidentiality. I will use secondary research, however, I am aware of the ethical considerations when under taking research. While reviewing the literature I will keep a keen eye on the methods used in the research mentioned, the population used and determine if any ethical issues pertaining to the specific research were addressed.
