Module Descriptors
JUDGING THE EFFICACY OF HEALTHCARE RESEARCH
PPDE60116
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 Resources
Library
IT resources
IT resources
Module Texts
Gomm R., & Davies C., (2000) Using Evidence in Health and Social CareThe Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London
Gomm R., Needham.G., & Bullman A., (2000) Evaluating Research in Health and Social Care The Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London
Greenhalgh (2001) How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine BMJ Publishing Group London
Parahoo K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan; 2Rev Ed edition
Pope C, Mays N and Popay J (2007) Synthesizing Qualative and quantitative Health Evidence. Open University Press, Maidenhead
Saks M and Allsop J (2007) Researching Health: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods. Sage Publications, Los Angeles
Gomm R., Needham.G., & Bullman A., (2000) Evaluating Research in Health and Social Care The Open University Press in conjunction with Sage Publications, London
Greenhalgh (2001) How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine BMJ Publishing Group London
Parahoo K. (2006) Nursing Research: Principles, Process and Issues. Palgrave Macmillan; 2Rev Ed edition
Pope C, Mays N and Popay J (2007) Synthesizing Qualative and quantitative Health Evidence. Open University Press, Maidenhead
Saks M and Allsop J (2007) Researching Health: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods. Sage Publications, Los Angeles
Module Additional Assessment Details
3500 word critical appraisal of research articles with supporting evidence of the appraisal process addressing all LO's
Formative Assessment / Feedback - group and individual tutorials
Formative Assessment / Feedback - group and individual tutorials
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.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (15)
9 hours Lecture
6 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (285)
143 hours Completion of distance learning materials
142 hours Assignement preparation
Blended learning utilising Blackboard VLE, with peer and tutor support. Focusing on Independent student directed learning.
9 hours Lecture
6 hours Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (285)
143 hours Completion of distance learning materials
142 hours Assignement preparation
Blended learning utilising Blackboard VLE, with peer and tutor support. Focusing on Independent student directed learning.