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Milne, Derek, Freeston, Mark, Paxton, Roger, James, Ian, Cooper, Myra and Knibbs, Jacky (2008) A new pyramid of research knowledge for the NHS. Journal of Mental Health, Vol.17 (No.5). pp. 509-519. doi:10.1080/09638230701530259
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09638230701530259
Abstract
Background: Although the research and development (R&D) initiative in the NHS clearly encompasses a wide range of research activities, existing guidance emphasizes efficacy (explanatory) research, namely the generation of new knowledge under rigorous scientific conditions.
Aims: We argue that this needs to be counter-balanced with an equivalent emphasis on effectiveness (pragmatic) research, being those activities that improve the effects of new knowledge within the NHS.
Method: Treating the efficacy framework for complex interventions as one half of a research knowledge pyramid, we set out a parallel effectiveness (service improvement/evaluation) framework.
Results: With the aid of local examples, we show how this pyramid approach can facilitate R&D training, specifically in relation to clinical psychology.
Conclusions: Our pyramid of research knowledge redresses the current emphasis on explanatory research and indicates how we can apply a more balanced model, hopefully aiding professionals who teach or practise effectiveness research.
Declaration of interest: None.
Item Type: | Journal Item | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Psychology | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Mental Health | ||||
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis | ||||
ISSN: | 0963-8237 | ||||
Official Date: | October 2008 | ||||
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Volume: | Vol.17 | ||||
Number: | No.5 | ||||
Number of Pages: | 11 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 509-519 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1080/09638230701530259 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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