| Module Title |
Research & Nursing Practice 2 |
| Module Code |
NUR1042 (ITS: NS312) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The module aims to enhance knowledge and appreciation of the research process. Students will also develop a greater appreciation of evidence-based practice within a variety of
healthcare environments. Students will critically consider the nature of the evidence underpinning nursing practice and engage in structured tutorials focusing on sourcing the best available evidence to underpin decision-making. Students will critically explore a variety of research approaches and will learn how to critically appraise the quality of the research publications they read to determine its utility to practice. Students will be exposed to a variety of learning activities during the course of the module including lectures & seminars and will be expected to participate actively in the learning process available. Students critical academic writing skills will be enhanced with student writing clinics
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Learning Outcomes
1. Critically discuss key differences between qualitative and quantitative research.
2. Identify a particular area of practice for critical review
3. Formulate focused practice related questions to guide critical review of the literature
4. Critically evaluate and consider the practical use of a variety of research methods
5. Identify published research that answers their chosen research question and critically evaluate the quality of the research designs presented in the publications
6. Appreciate how evidence based practice is essential to best patient outcomes whilst also appreciating the importance of the development of critical appraisal skills to evaluate the evidence presented
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Face to face lecturing interaction with students | | Tutorial | 4 | Group work focussing on elements of module tasks including retrieving evidence to underpin assessment. Practical Reading, Reviewing & Critiquing Research Articles | | Independent Study | 97 | Students independently engage with research topics presented in class to develop their knowledge and appreciation of the research process and to achieve module outcomes. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20816 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Hazel Ní Chonchubhair | Module Teacher | Paula Flanagan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | n/a | 100% | Week 1 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative Syllabus
Evolution of Evidence-based Practice (EBP).
Key features of quantitative and qualitative approaches to inquiry.
Principles and process of EBP including developing searchable, answerable questions.
Search techniques including database tutorials.
Research design overview; questions, sampling, analysis, validity & reliability in key approaches.
Appraising the literature using tools to determine quality.
Combining clinical expertise with patient preferences (where appropriate) to review the evidence.
Evaluating & recommending for practice.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Aveyard H: 0, Aveyard H 2020 Doing a Literature Review in health and social care: a practical guide. Berkshire. Open University Press. BermanBrown R and Saunders M 2008 Dealing with Statistics: What you need to,
- Helen Aveyard,Pam Sharp: 2019, A Beginner's Guide to Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care, Open University Press, 224, 9780335236039
- Julius Sims: 2000, Research in Health Care: Concepts, Designs and Methods, 978-074873718
- Jeremy Jolly: 2020, Introducing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals, 978-036735053
Articles:
- 0: Evidence Based Nursing, Evidence Based Nursing, http://ebn.bmjjournals.com/, 517844, 2
- Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal,
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Other Resources
- 1: Website, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), (UK)., National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), (UK).,
- 414973: 1, Website, National Guideline Clearninghouse (US), National Guideline Clearninghouse (US),
- http://www.guideline.gov/: 414974, 1, Website, Royal College of Nursing (UK), Royal College of Nursing (UK)
- http://www.rcn.org.uk: 414975, 1, Website, The Centre for Advancement of EBP at Arizona State University, The Centre for Advancement of EBP at Arizona State University
- http://nursing.asu.edu/caep/: 414976, 1, Website, The Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia., The Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia.
- http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/home.php: 414977, 1, Website, Health Service Executive (Ireland), Health Service Executive (Ireland)
- http://www.hseland.ie: 414978, 1, Website, Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews
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