Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice. Evaluate current trends in own area of practice. Establish and define reseach objectives.

 Literature review

Carry out a literature review on any issues which are currently facing the health or social care practice.

The essay for the chosen topic will be between 1000-1500 words long.

Ensure it covers and includes the following requirements:
* Identify situations where research may be required to support and improve own work practice.
* Evaluate current trends in own area of practice.
* Establish and define reseach objectives
* Identify and access credible sources of data and evidence.
* Establish relevance of information according to objectives and work requirements.
* Facilitate analysis by organizing information in a way that support its anaysis and future use
* Compare and contrast different sources of information
* Access the feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information
* Make and document conclusions based on findings
* Assess ways in which diffenrent aspects of ingormation may be used
* Use information and learning from research to identify potential areas for change in current practice
* Identify issues that require future research and evaluation
* Develop actions to address outcomess of research

The essay needs the following:
– Title;
– Table of contents;
– Introduction;
– Researc findings;
– Discussion/analysis of data
– Implementation of findings in current practice; and ,
– Conclusion