Module Descriptors
JUDGING THE EFFICACY OF HEALTHCARE RESEARCH (BLENDED LEARNING)
PPDE60109
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Christine Carline
Email: C.L.Carline@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 285
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CRITICAL ANALYSIS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative feedback: Tutorials
3500 word critical appraisal of research articles with supporting evidence of the appraisal process.
Formative feedback - group and individual tutorials
3500 word critical appraisal of research articles with supporting evidence of the appraisal process.
Formative feedback - group and individual tutorials
Module Texts
Gomm R., & Davies C., (2000) Using Evidence in Health and Social CareThe Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London 0-7619-6495-9
Gomm R., Needham.G., & Bullman A., (2000) Evaluating Research in Health and Social Care The Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London ISBN 0-7619-6491-6
Greenhalgh (2001) How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine BMJ Publishing Group London. ISBN 0-7279-1139-2
Parahoo K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan; 2Rev Ed edition ISBN-13: 978-0333987278 .
Pope C, Mays N and Popay J (2007) Synthesizing Qualative and quantitative Health Evidence. Open University Press, Maidenhead ISBN 13: 978-033521956-8
Saks M and Allsop J (2007) Researching Health: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods. Sage Publications, Los Angeles. ISBN 981-4129-0364-6
Gomm R., Needham.G., & Bullman A., (2000) Evaluating Research in Health and Social Care The Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London ISBN 0-7619-6491-6
Greenhalgh (2001) How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine BMJ Publishing Group London. ISBN 0-7279-1139-2
Parahoo K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan; 2Rev Ed edition ISBN-13: 978-0333987278 .
Pope C, Mays N and Popay J (2007) Synthesizing Qualative and quantitative Health Evidence. Open University Press, Maidenhead ISBN 13: 978-033521956-8
Saks M and Allsop J (2007) Researching Health: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods. Sage Publications, Los Angeles. ISBN 981-4129-0364-6
Module Resources
Access to Personal computer and internet
Library
Practice
Library
Practice
Module Learning Strategies
independent learning 95% :
completion of distance learning materials
Contact time 5% (classroom):
Blended learning utilizing Blackboard VLE, with peer and tutor support. Focusing on Independent student directed learning.
completion of distance learning materials
Contact time 5% (classroom):
Blended learning utilizing Blackboard VLE, with peer and tutor support. Focusing on Independent student directed learning.
Module Indicative Content
This process-oriented module will equip students to become advanced beginners in the skill of critical appraisal of healthcare research based evidence. Through a combination of independent and group work students will be exposed to the practice of appraisal, in respect of a limited range of the most commonly used current research designs in healthcare. There will be a balance between qualitative and quantitative designs and students will further their knowledge of trustworthiness as well as reliability and validity. As well as gaining skill in appraisal students will further their knowledge of research design, methods, techniques and current issues whilst engaging in the appraisal of research articles. Through the process of developing knowledge in these areas and skill in appraisal students shall develop the capacity for making a balanced, justified judgment about the utility of research articles.