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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Provide students with an appreciation of the importance of being able to read research with a critical mind Encourage students to value the importance of research in nursing practice Provides students with framework for critiquing research, thus empowering and enabling them to critically review research literature Facilitate the development of a deeper understanding and appreciation of numerous research designs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On completion of this module, and following a period of personal study, students will be able to: Discuss the relevance of research to nursing practice Identify strengths and weaknesses of various qualitative and quantitative research designs Critically read research articles, reporting the strengths and weaknesses of the reported design Consider the ethical implications of research and the importance of considering the main ethical principles when designing a research study. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Critiquing literature Quantitative and Qualitative research methods Ethical issues in healthcare research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Burns, N and Grove, S, K (2003) Understanding nursing research. 3rd edition Philadelphia: SaundersCormack, D (2000) The Research Process in Nursing. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 4th edition.Holloway, I and Wheeler, S (1996) Qualitative Research for Nurses. Oxford: Blackwell ScienceLo Biondo G., Haber J. (1994) Nursing research: methods critical appraisal and utilization. St. Louis: MosbyPolit D. & Tatano Beck C. (2004) Nursing research: Principles and methods. 7th edition London: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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