Module Descriptors
AN INTRODUCTION EVALUATING EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE
NURS50208
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Anthony
Email: P.Anthony@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The hierarchy of evidence
Finding the evidence / reviews / clinical guidelines
Practicalities and process of undertaking a review of the evidence
An overview of reviews, systematic reviews and meta analysis
The role of differing types of evidence to inform policy and practice
An overview of research methods employed in inform health care.
With the use of comparison an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of differing methods employed in health care research.
The role of research to inform policy and practice including ethical considerations.
Finding the evidence / reviews / clinical guidelines
Practicalities and process of undertaking a review of the evidence
An overview of reviews, systematic reviews and meta analysis
The role of differing types of evidence to inform policy and practice
An overview of research methods employed in inform health care.
With the use of comparison an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of differing methods employed in health care research.
The role of research to inform policy and practice including ethical considerations.
Module Additional Assessment Details
2500 word assignment - 100%
With the selection of an aspect of clinical practice relevant to the student, analyse the differing types of evidence that impact on this practice.
(addressing all LO's)
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
student presentations, tutorials
With the selection of an aspect of clinical practice relevant to the student, analyse the differing types of evidence that impact on this practice.
(addressing all LO's)
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
student presentations, tutorials
Module Learning Strategies
Contact time: (48)
7 hours Experiential learning
29 hours Lead Lectures
7 hours Discussions and group work
5 hours Student presentations
Independent Study Hours: (102)
During this time students will be expected to further develop understanding and knowledge of the module content through reading and reflecting (40 hours). In addition time is allocated for experiential learning (22 hours) and assignment preparation (40 hours).
7 hours Experiential learning
29 hours Lead Lectures
7 hours Discussions and group work
5 hours Student presentations
Independent Study Hours: (102)
During this time students will be expected to further develop understanding and knowledge of the module content through reading and reflecting (40 hours). In addition time is allocated for experiential learning (22 hours) and assignment preparation (40 hours).
Module Resources
Library
IT resources
IT resources
Module Texts
Cormack D (2006) The research process in nursing 5th Ed. Blackwell Science
Craig J, Smyth R (2007) The evidence based practice manual for nurses (2nd Ed). Churchill Livingstone
Parahoo, K. (2006) Nursing Research Principles, Process and Issues (2nd Ed) Palgrave Macmillian
Craig J, Smyth R (2007) The evidence based practice manual for nurses (2nd Ed). Churchill Livingstone
Parahoo, K. (2006) Nursing Research Principles, Process and Issues (2nd Ed) Palgrave Macmillian
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Any practicing health and/or social care professional