Evidence based practice – a critical appraisal
The philosophical framework of measurement
The principles of research
Research methods and methodologies

Searching for evidence
Identifying and interpreting research and other evidence, and its application to critically thinking about practice
Using databases
Data management and presenting findings
Ethical issues in research and their application to practice

Applying the Nursing and Midwifery Standards of Proficiency to your own practice as a registrant
Evaluating quality in healthcare provision
Critical thinking
Time and resource management
Presenting findings

A critical analysis of an area of interest from your own scope of practice applied to your professional role.

Formative assessment:
Up to two hours of supervision with an allocated supervisor.

This assessment must be successfully passed at 40% to complete this module.

Clinical practice
Online Platform learning
Tutorials
Problem-based learning¿
Interprofessional learning
Debate
Peer Learning¿¿
Flipped Classroom¿¿ ¿
Lectures¿¿
Directed learning
Assessment Preparation¿¿
Group work
Group tutorials and discussions
Formative advice and feedback

Module Learning Outcome
1. Identify an area of interest from own scope of practice and develop a key question, theme, or issue from this to clarify the focus of your study and undertake a wider literature search and review.

University Learning Outcome
Knowledge and Understanding Learning Enquiry

Module Learning Outcome
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of evidence, research, and appraisal, and the ability to apply this to practice, and your professional role as a newly qualified practitioner.

Module Learning Outcome
Analysis Application

Module Learning Outcome
3. Locate, describe, and critically comment upon current research, evidence, policies, and professional guidance showing evaluation of arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts, and complex information to make judgements within your field of practice.

University Learning Outcome
Application Problem solving Reflection

Module Learning Outcome
4. Present and communicate information and be able to critically discuss findings in an acceptable scholarly format.

University Learning Outcome
Communication

Practice Placement Handbook
BFI Workbook
Blackboard VLE®
Technology supported learning
Online learning
eLearning for Health
Library
Policy and Guidance
Service User and Carers
Strategic Policies

Aveyard, H. and Sharp, P. (2017). A beginner’s guide to evidence-based practice in Health and social care. (3rd Ed). London: Open University Press.

Bowling, A. (2014). Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. (4th Ed). Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Must be enrolled on BSc (Hons) Nursing practice / adult / child / mental health or
Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) and achieve the University regulation and compliance requirements for progression to Level 6

This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to engage with, interpret, evaluate and apply healthcare research to practice. Through this module you will develop the ability to critically review the evidence base of a topic of your choice.