Has the implementation of Public access defibrillators impacted survival rates of cardiac arrest patients in the UK.Briefly discuss
Using a systematic approach, search a range of appropriate databases to identify ONE original, peer reviewed PRIMARY research article. The research design of your chosen article will include either qualitative and/or quantitative data. Introduction: This section introduces and recognises the importance of evidence-based practice within pre-hospital care. Critically reflect upon your own and other stakeholders involvement in the research process. Provide a brief introduction of your chosen area of enquiry to signpost the assignment. Background: This section will include how you formulated the research question and introduces the title of the primary study chosen for critical appraisal. Evidence of your search will be included either within this section or attached as an appendix. (PRISMA flow chart) Main body: This section includes the design and methodology of the study chosen; the strengths and weaknesses of the study and a critique using an appropriate critical appraisal checklist. (CASP check list). Describe here the difference between primary and secondary research. Discuss here the validity of the research such as factors such as did the research take place in just a rural or urban environment? How long the study took place? Did the research take place in an affluent or poor environment? And how would these factors affect the results and validity of the findings. Discuss the difference here between quantitative (numeric values) and qualitative research (opinions)
Conclusion: This section summarises your interpretation of the findings, conclusions of the study and the impact on pre hospital healthcare.
Ensure that it
– Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and methods and the show ability to appraise them. Demonstrate the ability to formulate a research question and critically use search skills to undertake a literature search. Demonstrate competence in appraising research and evidence. Understand and apply the necessary ethical considerations required of research specific to practice.
