Module 1: Research Basics
Monday, November 13, 2023 from 1:45 PM to 5:45 PM CST at Lone Star Ballroom A4
Available for 4.00 hours of CPE credit
Activity Number: 0217-0000-22-222-L04-P
Activity Type: An Application-Based Activity
All Annual Meeting registrants are welcome to attend this session.
This module will introduce participants to study designs for clinical, observational, educational, health services, and implementation science projects. Faculty will review strengths and weaknesses of each methodology and address unique characteristics of each type of study in areas such as subject selection, data analysis, and resource considerations. Participants will participate with faculty in small group discussion to reflect upon optimal designs for their research projects.
Please note: If attendees are enrolled or plan to enroll in the Research and Scholarship Academy, this session counts toward Academy credit. In order to receive Research and Scholarship Academy credit, Academy enrollees must sign in during the session.
Faculty
 | Speaker: Gary L. Cochran, Pharm.D.
Title: Module 1: Research Basics
Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center
City/State: Papillion, NE
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 | Speaker: Sandra L. Kane-Gill, Pharm.D., FCCP
Title: Module 1: Research Basics
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
City/State: Pittsburgh, PA
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 | Speaker: Jacqueline McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Title: Module 1: Research Basics
Institution: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
City/State: Chapel Hill, NC
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 | Speaker: Katy E. Trinkley, Pharm.D., Ph.D., FCCP, BCACP
Title: Module 1: Research Basics
Institution: University of Colorado
City/State: Aurora, CO
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Learning Objectives
1. Describe common study designs used in observational, educational, health-services and cross-sectional/survey projects.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various study designs.
3. Discuss the optimal approach and suggested study design for your defined research question.
4. Identify resources needed for your research question and ideas for securing support.