Module: Advancing Evidence Based Practice

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Advancing Evidence Based Practice
Module Code	NS558P
School	38
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Siobhan Rothwell Semester 2: Siobhan Rothwell Autumn: Siobhan Rothwell
Module Teachers	Siobhan Rothwell
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
Students will be required to successfully undertake prescribed coursework.

Description

The module will provide participants with core competencies needed to utilise evidence-based practice (EBP). It will equip them with a framework and key skills set to apply evidence to practice. Implementation strategies needed to support sustained engagement with evidence in practice will be introduced including key mechanisms to evaluate EBP outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the evolution, rationale for, and importance of Evidence-based Practice in health care.
2. Develop searchable, answerable practice related questions using an Evidence-based Practice approach.
3. Demonstrate competency to acquire and discern the best available evidence.
4. Critically appraise and interpret the best available evidence using agreed frameworks incorporating patient preferences (where applicable) and clinical expertise.
5. Integrate evidence into decision-making incorporating clinical expertise, client preferences and values.
6. Critically evaluate implementation strategies needed to introduce, measure, promote and sustain active engagement with Evidence-based Practice in workplace settings.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Face to face interaction in a classroom environment which facilitates immediate explanation and reiteration of key learning objectives set out for students
Directed learning	12	Synchronous and asynchronous learning and engagement with pre-determined module tasks including on-line activities. Includes peer and self-review; contribution to discussion forums and completion of individual online tasks.
Tutorial	12	Library tutorials/structured small group supervision to guide and support active learning and engagement with module requirements.
Independent Study	202	Reflection on concepts and frameworks underpinning module focus; prospect for critical and creative thinking; assimilation of new knowledge; identification of informal learning opportunities.
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content
Evolution of and rationale for Evidence-based Practice (EBP). Key skills to develop searchable, answerable healthcare related questions. Tools to acquire and discern best evidence. Recognised frameworks to appraise and interpret evidence amassed. Implementation science: theories and frameworks to introduce, measure, promote and sustain active EBP engagement in practice including enabling & inhibiting factors.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Students will undertake a prescribed assessment examining the best available evidence underpinning practice in an area of interest.	80%	n/a
Participation	Students will be expected to participate in synchronous and asynchronous online activities and participate in pre-determined module tasks as required.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Melnyk B and Fineout–Overholt E: 2019, Evidenced Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: Guide to best practice, 4th edition, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia,
Cullum, N, Ciliska, D, Haynes, B.R. and Marks, S: 2008, Evidence-based Nursing: An introduction, Blackwell, BNJ Journals, RCN Publishing Company, Oxford, 978-140514597
Kent B and McCormack B: 2010, Clinical Context for Evidence-based Nursing Practice, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex, 978-140518433
Larabee, J.H: 2009, Nurse to Nurse Evidence-Based Practice: Expert Interventions, McGrawHill Medical., London, 978-007149372
Deborah Dang,Sandra Dearholt: 2018, Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-based Practice, 4th, SIGMA Theta Tau International, Indiana, 9781940446974

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MNAP	MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice

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