Module Duration: 0
Credit:15
Grading Basis: 0:100
Price (AFRICA)::0.00€
Price (INT)::0.00€
Module Option: Compulsory

Aims

• To introduce the student to the principles of healthcare research.
• To locate the discipline of nursing within the policy framework of evidence-based practice.
• To facilitate understanding of the relationship between research and healthcare provision
• To introduce learners to the concept of critical appraisal.

Learning Outcomes

• (LO1) discuss the key health policies associated with the development of evidence-based practice;
• (LO2) discuss the concept of hierarchies of evidence and their utility for nursing practice;
• (LO3) compare the philosophies and principles of qualitative and quantitative research design;
• (LO4) discuss key ethical issues in healthcare research;
• (LO5) demonstrate the ability to systematically appraise research;
• (LO6) demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize information, technology and communication skills.
• (S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral
• (S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written
• (S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual
• (S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)
• (S5) Information skills - Critical reading
• (S6) Research skills - All Information skills
• (S7) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity
• (S8) Research skills - Ethical awareness

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