service related research project

Service Related Research Project (SRRP)

The SRRP is designed to ensure that trainees have the experience of conducting small-scale research in the context of clinical work that is relevant to a service. The focus is on the pragmatic aspects of performing service related research and is intended to foster the development of relevant service-related research awareness and skills. Further detailed guidance is given in the Research Handbook.

Specifically, the SRRP should demonstrate that the following learning outcomes have been achieved:

  • Capability of identifying, small-scale, locally-driven, service-oriented audit or research questions reflective of local service needs;
  • Competence in research skills, including refining research questions, demonstrating an understanding of ethical issues, choosing appropriate methods and analyses, and reporting outcomes;
  • awareness of the relevant legislative and national planning context of service delivery and clinical practice;
  • Evidence of appropriate service user involvement in relevant aspects of the project, e.g. development of project rationale, selection of measures, dissemination of findings etc;
  • understanding change processes in service delivery systems;
  • Ability to present the results using appropriate scientific style;
  • ability to communicate service-related evaluation results to relevant individuals within a service in a manner that potentially provides sufficient basis to enable decisions relating to the service to be made.

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SERVICE RELATED RESEARCH PROJECT (SRRP)

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Comment could cover the following areas:

  • Clear explanation of project rationale and the aims of the project;
  • Attention to service user involvement (clear description or explanation if not part of the study);
  • Discussion of relevant literature, which could include policy initiatives;
  • Clear description of method, including why particular measures were used;
  • Appropriate analyses that answer the question;
  • Conclusion and discussion of the findings
  • Implications of the project, including how it was fed back to the service;
  • Clearly written and well-presented (grammar, punctuation, referencing conventions).

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Grading Criteria – Service-related Research Project (SRRP)

Excellent (70 - 100%)

This piece of work shows an excellent knowledge and understanding

of research skills in relation to small-scale, service-relevant research, including identifying relevant questions, designing and implementing a study, and analysing the results. There is excellent critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of the research conducted. Throughout the work there is a strong awareness of service and ethical issues. There is clear evidence of high quality, appropriate service user involvement, as well as feedback to the appropriate users of the research, in such a way that could potentially inform service decisions. The material is very clearly organised and standards of communication and presentation are very high.

Good (60 - 69%)

This piece of work shows good knowledge and understanding

of research skills in relation to small-scale, service-relevant research, including identifying relevant questions, designing and implementing a study, and analysing the results. There is good critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of the research conducted. Throughout the work there is a good awareness of service and ethical issues. There is clear evidence of good, appropriate service user involvement and feedback to the appropriate users of the research, in such a way that could potentially inform service decisions. The material is clearly organised and standards of communication and presentation are high.

Pass (50 - 59%)

This piece of work shows some knowledge and understanding

of research skills in relation to small-scale, service-relevant research, including identifying relevant questions, designing and implementing a study, and analysing the results. There is some critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of the research conducted. Throughout the work there is some awareness of service and ethical issues. There is evidence of appropriate service user involvement and feedback to the appropriate users of the research, in such a way that could potentially inform service decisions. The material is organised and standards of communication and presentation are fair.

Borderline Fail (45 - 49%)

This piece of work shows limited knowledge and understanding

of research skills in relation to small-scale, service-relevant research, including identifying relevant questions, designing and implementing a study, and analysing the results. There is weak critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of the research conducted. Throughout the work there is little awareness of service and ethical issues. There is limited evidence of appropriate service user involvement and feedback to the appropriate users of the research, in such a way that could potentially inform service decisions. The material is not well organised and standards of communication and presentation are low.

Fail (< 45%)

This piece of work shows very limited knowledge and understanding

of research skills in relation to small-scale, service-relevant research, including identifying relevant questions, designing and implementing a study, and analysing the results. There is very weak critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of the research conducted. Throughout the work there is very little awareness of service and ethical issues. There is limited or no evidence of appropriate service user involvement and feedback to the appropriate users of the research, in such a way that could potentially inform service decisions. The material is poorly organised and standards of communication and presentation are very low.