Module Descriptors
JUDGING THE EFFICACY OF HEALTHCARE RESEARCH
XCPD60389
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CRITICAL ANALYSIS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Independent learning 84% :
preparatory reading and independent personal analysis
Contact time 16% (classroom), group analysis and discussion
preparatory reading and independent personal analysis
Contact time 16% (classroom), group analysis and discussion
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 Resources
Access to Personal computer and internet
Library
Practice
Library
Practice
Module Additional Assessment Details
Formative feedback - group and individual tutorials
3000 word critical appraisal of research articles with supporting evidence of the appraisal process.
3000 word critical appraisal of research articles with supporting evidence of the appraisal process.
Module Texts
Greenhalgh (2001) How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine BMJ Publishing Group London. ISBN 0-7279-1139-2
Abbott P., & Sapsford R., (1998) Research Methods for Nurses and the Caring Professions 2nd Edition The Open University Press, Buckingham ISBN 0-335-19697-7
Bell J & Opie C., (2002) Learning from Research: getting more from your data The Open University Press, Buckingham ISBN 0-335-20660-3
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
Abbott P., & Sapsford R., (1998) Research Methods for Nurses and the Caring Professions 2nd Edition The Open University Press, Buckingham ISBN 0-335-19697-7
Bell J & Opie C., (2002) Learning from Research: getting more from your data The Open University Press, Buckingham ISBN 0-335-20660-3
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