Module Descriptors
EVIDENCE, VALUES AND THE NATURE OF KNOWLEDGE
NURS40119
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Lisa Beeston
Email: L.Curtis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 42
Independent Study Hours: 108
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An essay exploring the role of values and evidence, using a given practice senario related to the students chosen branch of study.
This essay will explore how evidence and values contribute to care provision in a particular situation or incident from practice given as an example to the student. assessing learning outcomes 1,2,3 and 4
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Formative assessment will involve group discussion, seminar involvement and the use of tutorials to
clarify, explore and discuss the focus of the reflective issue used for the assignment
This essay will explore how evidence and values contribute to care provision in a particular situation or incident from practice given as an example to the student. assessing learning outcomes 1,2,3 and 4
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment):
Formative assessment will involve group discussion, seminar involvement and the use of tutorials to
clarify, explore and discuss the focus of the reflective issue used for the assignment
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the complex interplay of evidence, values and associated communication methodology that contribute to high quality evidence based and values mediated interventions in practice.
In order to achieve this you will focus on the following:
An Introduction to nursing knowledge and the evidence base for nursing
The nature of evidence - what constitutes evidence and how do we decide upon this
Perspectives on the value of different types of evidence
Nursing as science, art or practice
An introduction to the concept of evidence based practice including how values, evidence and resources shape care provision
The concept of reflection and its role in the development of nursing knowledge
An introduction to values based nursing and how this links with ways in which we communicate
Human values and beliefs and how they affect behaviour, care provision and the interpretation of the evidence base
Moral, ethical and spiritual issues in nursing care
Respect and dignity as core concepts for nursing practice
Rights and responsibilities
The need to respect diversity - anti discriminatory practice
Introduction to the concept of Social Role Valorisation
You will engage in the theory and practice of effective communication and consider how these skills are supported by the nursing values base.
In order to achieve this you will focus on the following:
An Introduction to nursing knowledge and the evidence base for nursing
The nature of evidence - what constitutes evidence and how do we decide upon this
Perspectives on the value of different types of evidence
Nursing as science, art or practice
An introduction to the concept of evidence based practice including how values, evidence and resources shape care provision
The concept of reflection and its role in the development of nursing knowledge
An introduction to values based nursing and how this links with ways in which we communicate
Human values and beliefs and how they affect behaviour, care provision and the interpretation of the evidence base
Moral, ethical and spiritual issues in nursing care
Respect and dignity as core concepts for nursing practice
Rights and responsibilities
The need to respect diversity - anti discriminatory practice
Introduction to the concept of Social Role Valorisation
You will engage in the theory and practice of effective communication and consider how these skills are supported by the nursing values base.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (42)
24 hours Lead lectures
12 hours Group discussions, debates, including the use of literature / art and media
6 hours Module group tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (108)
40 hours Literature searching and reading
20 hours Group work preparation
48 hours Assignment preparation
24 hours Lead lectures
12 hours Group discussions, debates, including the use of literature / art and media
6 hours Module group tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (108)
40 hours Literature searching and reading
20 hours Group work preparation
48 hours Assignment preparation
Module Resources
Library and IT resources
Personal computer with e mail / internet access and access to printer
TV / DVD player
Internet access
Access to power point projector, and sound projection
Blackboard
Service users and carers
Personal computer with e mail / internet access and access to printer
TV / DVD player
Internet access
Access to power point projector, and sound projection
Blackboard
Service users and carers
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on BSc/Dip HE Nursing Practice / Registered Nurse Programme
Access to practice placements
Access to practice placements
Module Texts
Heron, J. (1990) Helping the Client: A Creative Practical Guide. Sage, London
Hogston R & Simpson P (2002) Foundations of Nursing Practice (2nd Ed) Chapters 9 and 11 - 14
Naidoo J and Wills, J (2008) Health Studies - An Introduction. 2nd ed. Palgrave, Basingstoke
O Brien J (2007) essays concerning person centred planning at http://thechp.syr.edu/rsapub.htm
Race D (2006) Social Role Valorization - the English Experience. Whiting & Birch
Hogston R & Simpson P (2002) Foundations of Nursing Practice (2nd Ed) Chapters 9 and 11 - 14
Naidoo J and Wills, J (2008) Health Studies - An Introduction. 2nd ed. Palgrave, Basingstoke
O Brien J (2007) essays concerning person centred planning at http://thechp.syr.edu/rsapub.htm
Race D (2006) Social Role Valorization - the English Experience. Whiting & Birch