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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2006 - 2007
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- Enhance knowledge and understanding of research designs - Develop critical analysis of research designs - Develop critical skills in literature reviewing - Acquire skills necessary to develop a research proposals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On completion of this module and following a period of personal study it is intended that the student will be able to: Formulate researchable research questions Critically discuss qualitative and quantitative research methods Demonstrate ability to critique research designs Critically discuss methodological rigour Demonstrate understanding and application of the principles of literature reviewing Show understanding of the principles of reporting and disseminating research findings Evaluate research utilisation and application in everyday nursing practice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Throughout this module the student will be encouraged to explore and analyse the nature of research in nursing and health care. Key concepts, which are said to underpin the research process in nursing, will be examined. The notion of research and knowledge development in a practice discipline will be addressed.
The module can be broadly seen to cover the following topics: · Literature review · Research designs · Sampling process for qualitative and quantitative approaches · Data analysis techniques · Using research in nursing practice · Disseminating research findings · Developing a research proposal Validity and reliability in research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Essential:Polit DF, Tatano Beck C and Hungler BP (2000) Essentials of nursing research: methods, appraisal and utilization. Philadelphia: Lippincott.Burns N & Grove SK (2003) Understanding Nursing Research. (3rd Edn). Philadelphia. Saunders. LoBiondo-Wood, G & Haber, J (1998) Nursing research: methods, critical appraisal and utilisation. St Louis: Mosby.Supplementary:Abbott, P & Sapsford, R (1998) Research methods for nurses and the caring professions. Buckingham: Open University Press.Berg, B.L. (2004) Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Boston. Pearson Education.Bowers, D (1996) Statistics from scratch: an introduction for health care professionals. London: Wiley.Bowling, A. (2002) Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. Buckingham. Open University Press.Clamp, C & Gough, S (1999) Resources for nursing research. London. Sage Downs, FS (1999) Readings in Research Methodology. Philadelphia: LippincottGantley, M (1999) Introduction to qualitative research for healthcare professionals. London: Royal College of General Practitioners.Gillis, A & Jackson, W (2001) Research for nurses: methods and interpretation. Philadelphia: F.A. Davies.Hoskins, CN (1998) Developing research in nursing and health: quantitative and qualitative methods. New York: Springer Verlag.Nicoll, LH (2000) Computers in nursing’s nurses’ guide to the internet. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.Poilt, DF & Hungler, BP (1998) Nursing research: principles and methods. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.Poilt, DF & Hungler, BP (2000) Study guide to accompany essentials of nursing research. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.Polit DF, Tatano Beck, C & Hungler BP (2000) Essentials of nursing research: methods, appraisal and utilisation. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.Silverman, D (2000) Doing qualitative research: a practical handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.Struebert, H & Carpenter D (1999) Qualitative research in nursing. Philadelphia: LippincottZechmeister, JS, Zechmeister ES & Shaughnessy, JJ (2001) Essentials of research methods in psychology. Boston: McGraw Hill.Individual lecturers will provide references for journal articles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BNS | BNS in Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BNSCM | BNS Community | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GNSA | Access Programme - GDip. in Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GPPCA | GCert/GDip/MSc Primary Care (Access) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NU | BNS in Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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