What are the questions you need to ask yourself, the researcher, so as to maximise the benefits of the study?

Are there benefits to the INDIVIDUAL?, FAMILY ? COMMUNITY? RESEARCHERr?

In considering benefits, one needs to consider the quality of a study.

Is the study scientifically sound? For study findings to be of use they must reflect the best science.

Does the study provide insight to the question asked?

Is the study design appropriate?

Is the method used appropriate?

Is the analysis, interpretation appropriate to the question?

Should benefits to one of these groups be of greater value than anothers?