1. Select a specific topic related to the NHS from the following four areas:
1. The Equality Act 2010
2. Health Inequalities
3. NHS Values
4. Ethics
2. Develop a research question and conduct an investigation using primary and secondary data.
3. Critically analyse primary and secondary sources to address your research question.
4. Use your findings to produce a Research Poster and present your work during a Presentation and Viva.
Choose from the following research questions (These questions are intended to inspire and guide your research, but feel free to adapt them or develop your own question, subject to approval from your SF07 teacher).
1. The Equality Act 2010
• How has the Equality Act 2010 impacted hiring practices within the NHS?
• To what extent has the Equality Act 2010 improved accessibility for disabled patients in NHS facilities?
• How effectively does the NHS ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 in patient care?
• What are the challenges faced by NHS staff in upholding the provisions of the Equality Act 2010?
2. Health Inequalities
• How do socioeconomic factors influence access to NHS mental health services?
• What is the role of NHS policies in addressing racial disparities in healthcare outcomes?
• How have NHS efforts reduced health inequalities in rural versus urban areas?
• To what extent does housing quality affect patient outcomes within NHS services?
3. NHS Values
• How do NHS values influence patient satisfaction and trust?
• To what extent are NHS values upheld in the delivery of emergency services?
• How do NHS staff perceive the importance of the organisation’s core values in their daily work?
• What are the challenges of implementing NHS values in a multicultural healthcare environment?
4. Ethics
• How does the NHS address ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care decisions?
• What are the ethical challenges of using artificial intelligence in NHS patient diagnosis?
• How does the NHS balance patient confidentiality with public health requirements, such as during a pandemic?
• To what extent are ethical principles considered in resource allocation within the NHS?
My Research Question:
Brainstorming Ideas
Use this section to brainstorm potential research topics for your IRP. Think about areas of interest within the NHS or topics relevant to your future studies or career.
Journal Articles and Key Ideas
Record the journal articles you have found and note key ideas relevant to your research question below.
Journal Article Title Key Ideas Relevance to Research Question
Introduction and Research Aim
Use this section to draft your introduction and research aim.
Methodology and Evidence Summary
Use this section to draft your methodology and evidence summary.
Analysis and Critique of Studies (minimum of three primary research studies)
Use this section to draft your analysis and critique of studies (minimum of three primary research studies).
Limitations and Future Research Directions
Use this section to draft your limitations and future research directions.
Reference Log
Use this section to keep a log of your references. Remember to use Harvard referencing style:
Author(s), Year. Title of article. Journal Name, Volume (Issue), Page numbers. DOI or URL (if applicable).
Reference Notes