GROUP MEMBERS:

KAREN GISSEL VIDAL RAMIREZ

ANGIE MARINA MIÑO BOTINA
KLEBDY DAYANA CORZO SUAREZ

APPLIED PROJECT I
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED RESEARCH

Objective: To understand the generalities of applied research in the field of occupational health and
safety and its importance in improving working conditions.

Indications:

1. In the established groups, make a concept or mind map that contains the following
indications:
a) (Short) definition of applied research.
b) Characteristics of applied research.
c) Study designs in applied research.
d) How applied research influences the following:
 Improve working conditions and workers' health.

 Prevent occupational accidents and diseases. (1) (2) (3) (4)

Solution: Attached to the end of the document.
2. After drawing up the map, make a brief reflection on the following:
a) Key concepts learned during the workshop.
b) Importance of applied research in occupational health and safety

3. Include bibliography in English.

Bibliography

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[Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo (INSST), O.A. M.P.]. Occupational Diseases Case
Investigation Procedure. Técnico. Madrid: National Institute for Safety and Health at Work (INSST),
Autonomous Organisation, Spanish Government, Department of Labour, Social Affairs and Family.INSST.

2. Jonathan K. Maintaining Health and Safety at Workplace: Employee and Employer’s Role in Ensuring a
 Safe Working Environment. Journal of Education and Practice. 2016; 7(29).

3. Mirón A, Alonso S, Iglesias de Sena H. Metodología de investigación en Salud Laboral. Scientific Electronic
Library Online. 2010; 56(221).

4. Tolley E, Ulin P, Robinson E, Succop S. QUALITATIVE METHODS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (A FIELD GUIDE
FOR APPLIED RESEARCH). 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass ; 2012.