Hsmg 524:Health Systems Research Question Paper

Hsmg 524:Health Systems Research

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2010

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL EDUCATION

DURATION: 3 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answer ALL Questions in Section A and TWO in Section B 2. Write your University ID on ALL scripts 3. Use only blue, black ball point or ink

SECTION A

Question 1

Outline the characteristics of a good health systems management research. (10marks)

Question 2

Using a schematic illustration, demonstrate a conceptual framework for a health management research topic that you are planning to carry out. (10marks)

Question 3

Outline the ten Nuremberg code directives on ethics in research that must be included in a health management systems research. (10marks)

Question 4

Your supervisor has asked you to carry out a client satisfaction for outpatients obtaining healthcare services from one of the organization’s health facility. Prepare an exhaustive FGD guide for the study. (10marks)

Question 5

You are preparing for the defense of your MSc thesis. Outline the key areas you must take into consideration in preparation for the verbal reporting of the research findings. (10marks)

SECTION B

Question 6

The management team plans to carry out a research on the quality of healthcare services provided in all of the organization’s six health facilities. Suggest the following:

a) The study title (2marks)

b) The research problem statement (8marks)

c) A brief justification for the study (5marks)

d) The research question(s) (2marks)

e) At least three (3) study objectives (5marks)

f) Study design and its rationale (3marks)

Question 7

Choice of study designs is pivotal in successful implementation of research programmes. Explain in detail at least four designs that researchers in Health Management can choose from. Where appropriate, use schematic illustrations to demonstrate your explanation (25marks)

Question 8

With aid of a diagram describe the 5 steps required in organising research data in readiness for analysis. (25marks)

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