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Hsmg 524:Health Systems Research Question Paper

Hsmg 524:Health Systems Research

Course:Health Management System

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2011

FACULTY 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

Define research and explain the attributes of a good research (10marks)

Question 2

Distinguish any four (4) sets of the following research terms and concepts as used in health systems research:

a) Experimental and quasi-experimental designs (5marks)

b) Operations and policy research (5marks)

c) Dependent and independent variables (5marks)

d) Snowball and convenient sampling (5marks)

e) Questionnaire and interview schedule (5marks)

Question 3

Your employer has asked you to carry out a staff satisfaction survey for the nursing professionals working in the ministry of health. Prepare an exhaustive in depth interview guide for target representatives. (10marks)

Question 4

Outline the objectives of using graphs to present health systems research findings. (10marks)

SECTION B

Question 5

You are employed as a research officer in a health NGO. Management has asked you to develop a research proposal on a new programme the NGO plans to implement. Using a schematic illustration, describe in detail each of the steps you will follow in order to develop a good proposal. (25marks)

Question 6

Using examples, describe in detail at least ten (10) ethics in research that must be included when carrying out a health management systems research. (25marks)

Question 7

Outline the sections that must be included in preparing a research report. Describe the key issues a researcher should consider when writing the research report. (25marks)

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