Esmael Habtamu Priya Morajaria Suzanne Gilbert What is Small Scale Research Research a systematic investigation Large or small scale Small scale Answer to context specific challenges not to test theories ID: 1047246
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1. Small Scale Eye Care Research Esmael Habtamu, Priya Morajaria, Suzanne Gilbert
2. What is Small Scale Research?Research: a systematic investigation Large or small scaleSmall scale: Answer to context specific challenges (not to test theories) Focus on benefiting locally (not generalizability or publication)Limited resources
3. What is Needed for Small Scale Research? A scientific mind setCuriosityWhy something works (or not)?How can it be improved or solved?What tools are needed?Open mindednessAvoid predetermined idea: All possibilities are valid until proven otherwise!ScepticismSystematic doubt: question tools, procedures and resultsUnderstand limitations
4. Small Scale Research QuestionsRelevant to local contextsGenerated from your day-to-day practices or experiencesDoes service meet the required standards?What are the reasons for poor surgical outcomes?Which group of people are accessing service?What can be done to improve equitable access?How satisfied are our clients? What is the feasibility of implementing a new intervention?
5. Small Scale Research DataFrom routine health information system Disaggregated data on service access, quality, equity More efficient than population-based surveys Important evidence on progress to achieving universal health coveragePrimary data Observations, interviews or focused discussions embedded in routine activity Secondary data From medical records
6. Small Scale Research Data InterpretationCautious interpretation of resultsManageable and context specific recommendations Don’t focus on statistical indicatorsSample may not be adequate Collaborative review with partners/stakeholders is key