| Module Title |
Research & Ethics for Nursing |
| Module Code |
NUR1130 (ITS: NS5073P) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This module provides an overview of ethical issues involved in health care and healthcare research to include the theoretical underpinnings informing research inquiry. Methods and approaches to planning and the execution of qualitative and quantitative research will be addressed. The student will be enabled to critically examine health care research studies that employ a range of methodologies. Key ethical principles involved in practice and ethical principles that inform the conduct of health care research will be explored.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Critically analyses ethical issues and theoretical underpinnings for research design
2. Discuss principal research methods for healthcare studies
3. Critically analyses literature from healthcare research
4. Determine ethical concerns and responsibilities for advanced practice
5. Identification of a clear and concise area of interest within nursing practice for further consideration
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 38 | The learning process will be facilitated by the module coordinator with face to face interaction. | | Tutorial | 10 | Students will have the opportunity discuss their Research Article Critique and Theoretical Framework | | Independent Study | 202 | Students will read, study their class notes and critique research articles and discuss a theoretical framework of their choice. The activities will be facilitated via synchronous and asynchronous methods of delivery (recorded webinars and blogs). |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11303 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Therese Leufer | Module Teacher | Siobhan Rothwell |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Completion of online activity | Students will discuss how a theoretical/conceptual framework guided a research study of their choice (Formative) | 10% | n/a | | Assignment | Identification of a clear and concise area of interest within nursing practice for further consideration (Summative) | 30% | n/a | | Report(s) | Research Article Critiques -
Student will critique a qualitative and a quantitative research article by answering sets of guiding questions (Summative). | 60% | n/a |
| 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 content and learning activities
Theoretical and conceptual frameworks underpinning health care research.
Knowledge of research design: qualitative and quantitative.
Formulate a research questions using the PICO framework
Critical appraisal of health care research from a variety of paradigms.
Application of ethical principles as applied to research.
Identify an area of interest within nursing practice for further consideration.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Denise F. Polit,Cheryl Tatano Beck: 2017, Essentials of Nursing Research, 9th, 9780826155535, Philadelphia, 9781451176803
- Dianne Morrison-Beedy and Melnyk BM: 2018, Intervention Research and Evidence-based Quality Improvement, Springer Publishing Company, New York, 480, 9780826155535
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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