Module Descriptors
REFLECTION, EVIDENCE AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 3
OSTE60020
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
- LITERATURE REVIEW weighted at 75%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module builds on the critical appraisal skills developed at level 5 and aims to provide students with the tools they need to synthesise the evidence from published research in order to produce a literature review which can then be used to develop advice leaflets for osteopathic practitioners and/or patients
The module covers key concepts in relation to rationale for literature reviews, hierarchy of evidence, developing research questions, designing and implementing literature searches (using electronic databases and paper based research, libraries), further critical appraisal (using validated tools), synthesis of findings, discussion of findings, writing up literature reviews in academic style and production of information leaflets for patients and/or practitioners.
The module covers key concepts in relation to rationale for literature reviews, hierarchy of evidence, developing research questions, designing and implementing literature searches (using electronic databases and paper based research, libraries), further critical appraisal (using validated tools), synthesis of findings, discussion of findings, writing up literature reviews in academic style and production of information leaflets for patients and/or practitioners.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Literature Review (3000 words) 75% weighting. (LO's 1,2,3 and 5)
Practitioner or Patient Information Sheet (1500 words) 25% weighting. (LO 4)
Both elements must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
4 formative feedback opportunities:
Tutorial on proposed research question for literature review
Tutorial on Critical Appraisal/initial Synthesis
Tutorial on 1st draft of Literature Review
Tutorial on 2nd draft of Literature Review
Practitioner or Patient Information Sheet (1500 words) 25% weighting. (LO 4)
Both elements must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
4 formative feedback opportunities:
Tutorial on proposed research question for literature review
Tutorial on Critical Appraisal/initial Synthesis
Tutorial on 1st draft of Literature Review
Tutorial on 2nd draft of Literature Review
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours:
5 hours Lectures
10 hours Groupwork
3 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours:
12 hours Background reading
20 hours Developing Research Question/Design Literature Search/Implement Literature Search
30 hours Critical Appraisal of selected papers
30 hours Synthesis of findings
30 hours Writing Literature Review
10 hours Writing Leaflets
5 hours Lectures
10 hours Groupwork
3 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours:
12 hours Background reading
20 hours Developing Research Question/Design Literature Search/Implement Literature Search
30 hours Critical Appraisal of selected papers
30 hours Synthesis of findings
30 hours Writing Literature Review
10 hours Writing Leaflets
Module Texts
Aveyard, Helen (2007). Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide. Open University Press. Maidenhead.
Greenhalgh, T. (2006). How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence Based Medicine.3rd Edition. BMJ Publishing Group. London.
Kane, Mark (2004). Research Made Easy in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Churchill Livingstone. Edinburgh.
Greenhalgh, T. (2006). How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence Based Medicine.3rd Edition. BMJ Publishing Group. London.
Kane, Mark (2004). Research Made Easy in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Churchill Livingstone. Edinburgh.
Module Resources
Lecture/seminar rooms with access to Power Point/OHPs
Internet/www
Library
Athens Accounts with comprehensive access (e.g Medline, AHMED, CINAHL, Science Direct Sports Discuss etc)
Access to RefWorks or equivalent
Access to Microsoft Publisher
Internet/www
Library
Athens Accounts with comprehensive access (e.g Medline, AHMED, CINAHL, Science Direct Sports Discuss etc)
Access to RefWorks or equivalent
Access to Microsoft Publisher
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Successful completion of all level 5 modules