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Starting Out in Health and Social Care Research

NHS England , Keele University and University Of Worcester via FutureLearn

Overview

Lay the groundwork for your research

Stepping into the world of research can be daunting. So it’s worth doing your research before you begin.

On this course led by experts in health and social care research, you’ll be guided through each phase of the research cycle. From formulating a question to publishing your findings, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to start out as a researcher.

Get advice on how to formulate a research question and take your first steps as a researcher

There are many ways to get involved with research. First, you need to decide what you’re interested in researching, and how much time you can devote to the task.

In the first half of the course, you’ll cover the basics of starting out as a researcher. You’ll learn how to manage your time, balance work and research commitments, and begin formulating that all-important research question.

Learn more about research funding and how to get approval for research projects

To turn your idea into a fully-fledged project, you’ll need to secure funding and apply for approval. In Weeks 5 and 6, you’ll delve into the nitty gritty of research funding, research ethics, and research governance.

Focussing on specific procedures within health and social care, you’ll be advised on how to get research approved and by whom.

Explore ways of sharing research and boosting public engagement

Patient and public involvement and engagement is a vital part of health and social research today. In the final two weeks of the course, you’ll explore ways of involving the public in your project and ensuring its results reach as many people as possible.

From planning to publication, you’ll gain a detailed understanding of key milestones in the research process.

Free upgrade for UK NHS staff

A free upgrade of this course is available for NHS and NHS-affiliated staff. Details below.

This course is designed for health and social care professionals in any field who are planning to get involved in research.

Whether you’re a brand new or a returning researcher, you’ll gain the guidance you need to enter the world of research with confidence and insight.

A free upgrade for this course is available for NHS staff by registering here https://verify.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/63bf6b04-0598-475b-afde-215d42ad2b56 .

The free upgrade is also available to NHS-affiliated staff. Check eligibility https://verify.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/eligibility .

Syllabus

  • Getting started
    • Welcome to the course
    • Preparing to study research
    • Reflection and close
  • Balancing work and research commitments
    • Balancing professional commitments with research ambitions
    • Reflection and close
  • Getting involved in research
    • The research process
    • Journeys into research
    • Reflection and close
  • Developing a research idea
    • What's next for your research idea?
    • Research Tools
    • Reflection and Close
  • Finding and securing research funding
    • Research funding
    • Reflection and Close
  • Obtaining approvals for research
    • Research approval
    • Research support services
    • Reflection and close
  • Involving members of the public in research
    • Members of the public and your research
    • Reflection and close
  • Sharing research with others
    • Article types
    • Getting your work published
    • Reflection and close

Taught by

Ruth Lambley-Burke

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