Registered Healthcare professionals employed at the Heart of England Foundation Trust
Evidence of previous study at Level 5

Students will study application of key concepts and approaches to the review of the evidence base for their practice area, including, how to conduct a literature search and review, critical appraisal of the evidence presented in the literature. The skills of critical reading, precise, paraphrasing and writing a critical analysis of a chosen piece of literature. The written communication of that critical analysis and the results of the appraisal of the evidences from one article identified during the review of the literature. The levels of evidence and their appropriateness to clinical practice.

A critical analysis and evaluation of a primary piece of evidence identified from the literature search for an identified area of practice from the student's area of expertise which demonstrates the students ability to review the paper. Particular reference should be made to comparisons and contrasts in the relevant literature - 2500 words (addressing all LO's)

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
Group workshop on literature search and review
Group workshop in the critical analysis of the evidence base

A blended learning approach with,
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (12 hours)
9 hours Lead lectures
3 hours Group and individual tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (138 hours) to include:-
reading, research, on-line learning, assignment writing, and presentation preparation

Computer and display screen, with internet access
Moodle site (to be established and populated)
Library resources
Module handbooks and other associated paperwork
Any other equipment and resources to facilitate leadership and management learning

Bryman, A. (2004). Social Research Methods, 2nd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Davies, M.B (2007) Doing a successful research project: Using qualitative or quantitative methods. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Nagy Hesse-Biber, S. and Leavy, P. (eds.) (2008). Handbook of emergent methods. pp. 1-740. New York: Guilford Press. Davies, Martin Brett. (2007).
Reason, P. and Bradbury , H (eds.) (2008). The SAGE handbook of action research: Participative inquiry and practice. 2ndEdn. London: SAGE.