Research Methods for Practice How Myocardial Infarction (IM) affects the Quality of Life of Patients. The aim of this essay is to provide the writer with an introduction to the theory and practice of research in Health and Social Care. First and foremost the writer will choose a topic to conduct a thorough review of the literature, by using up to date database. Furthermore, the writer will aim to critique the literature in terms of …showed first 75 words of 2951 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2951 total…best incorporated into practice. This is because Cormark (1996) stipulates that a good critique objectively identifies areas of adequacy and inadequacy, virtues as well as faults. As a future nurse, the writer believes that in order to provide better care for patients, the patient's needs should be assessed with particular emphasis on their psychological and psychosocial problems. Advice should always be offered as well as making necessary referrals to other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).