Module Descriptors
THE EVIDENCE-BASE FOR PRACTICE
NURS60764
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
40 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Kenwright
Email: mark.kenwright1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 117
Independent Study Hours: 283
Total Learning Hours: 400
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 3
- Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, Term 1 to Term 3
- Occurrence C, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus, Term 1 to Term 3
- Occurrence D, Stafford Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence E, Stoke Campus, Term 2 to Term 3
- Occurrence F, Stoke Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence I, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
- Occurrence J, Stafford Campus, Term 1 to Term 2
Sites
- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Campus
- Stafford Campus
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Literature review with action plan - 6000 words weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
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
Enquiry
Learning
Knowledge and understanding
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
Analysis
Application
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
Application
Reflection
Problem solving
4. Present and communicate information, and be able to critically discuss findings in an acceptable scholarly format
Communication
Enquiry
Learning
Knowledge and understanding
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
Analysis
Application
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
Application
Reflection
Problem solving
4. Present and communicate information, and be able to critically discuss findings in an acceptable scholarly format
Communication
Module Additional Assessment Details
A critical analysis of an area of interest from your own scope of practice applied to your professional role.
Action plan relates to the solutions identified and how you as a newly qualified nurse envision their application
Formative assessment:
Presentation to small group regarding question to be explored, literature search strategy and findings The will facilitate peer learning and dissemination
Action plan relates to the solutions identified and how you as a newly qualified nurse envision their application
Formative assessment:
Presentation to small group regarding question to be explored, literature search strategy and findings The will facilitate peer learning and dissemination
Module Indicative Content
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
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
Module Learning Strategies
Lead lectures
Group work
Facilitated classroom discussion and debate
Assignment preparation
Formative group working / presentations to smaller groups
Module Texts
Bowling A (2014) 4th Ed. Research Methods in Health. Investigating Health and Health Services. OUP Maidenhead. Berkshire
Aveyard H, Sharp P (2017) 3rd Ed. A beginner’s guide to evidence-based practice in Health and social care. OUP MgGraw Hill. London
Aveyard H, Sharp P (2017) 3rd Ed. A beginner’s guide to evidence-based practice in Health and social care. OUP MgGraw Hill. London
Module Resources
Access to online materials and virtual learning environments
Special Admissions Requirements
Successful completion of level 5 requirements