Module Descriptors
AN INTRODUCTION TO EVALUATING THE EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE
NURS50757
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and 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
- Coursework - Assignment (2500 words) weighted at 100%
Module Details
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 to inform health care.
Principles of critical appraisal
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 to inform health care.
Principles of critical appraisal
The role of research to inform policy and practice including ethical considerations.
Assessment Details
2500 word assignment - 100%
An analysis of the evidence for an identified aspect of practice
(addressing all LOs)
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
student presentations, tutorials
An analysis of the evidence for an identified aspect of practice
(addressing all LOs)
Formative Assessment / Feedback:
student presentations, tutorials
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).
Special Admissions
Any practicing health and/or social care Practitioner
Texts
Creswell, J (2013) Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design (Third Edition). Sage, London
Hagger-Johnson, G (2014) Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences. Routledge, London
Parahoo, K (2014) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan, London
Hagger-Johnson, G (2014) Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences. Routledge, London
Parahoo, K (2014) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan, London
Resources
Library
IT resources
IT resources
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE HIERARCHY OF EVIDENCE TO INFORM PRACTICE
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE PRACTICALITIES AND PRINCIPLES OF SEARCHING THE LITERATURE BY EXPLORING WHAT EVIDENCE IS USED TO SUPPORT AN ASPECT OF PRACTICE
Enquiry
Learning
3. USING THE PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL APPRAISAL DISCUSS THE STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF EVIDENCE RELATING TO AN ASPECT OF PRACTICE
Analysis
Communication
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE PRACTICALITIES AND PRINCIPLES OF SEARCHING THE LITERATURE BY EXPLORING WHAT EVIDENCE IS USED TO SUPPORT AN ASPECT OF PRACTICE
Enquiry
Learning
3. USING THE PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL APPRAISAL DISCUSS THE STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF EVIDENCE RELATING TO AN ASPECT OF PRACTICE
Analysis
Communication
Web Descriptor
Evidence based practice is essential in order to ensure safe and effective healthcare outcomes. This module has been designed to develop your knowledge of the
research process and hierarchy of evidence so that you are able to critically appraise and effectively judge the quality of evidence supporting practice.
Completing this module will help you better understand the meaning of research articles and reports. It will also help you better understand how the research process is used to resolve clinical problems or to explore clinical issues.
The module content will include: the hierarchy of evidence, finding the evidence, use of Library resources and databases, research ethics, reviews and guidelines and the role of differing types of evidence to inform policy and practice.
You will have the opportunity to complete a literature review on a healthcare topic of your choosing for the module assessment.
research process and hierarchy of evidence so that you are able to critically appraise and effectively judge the quality of evidence supporting practice.
Completing this module will help you better understand the meaning of research articles and reports. It will also help you better understand how the research process is used to resolve clinical problems or to explore clinical issues.
The module content will include: the hierarchy of evidence, finding the evidence, use of Library resources and databases, research ethics, reviews and guidelines and the role of differing types of evidence to inform policy and practice.
You will have the opportunity to complete a literature review on a healthcare topic of your choosing for the module assessment.