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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description The module will aim to equip participants with the skills necessary to promote, implement and sustain evidence-based practice within their respective clinical / healthcare settings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the evolution and importance of evidence-based practice in Health Care. 2. Develop searchable, answerable practice related questions using an Evidence-based Practice approach. 3. Appraise best available evidence incorporating patient preferences (where applicable) to underpin decision-making. 4. Evaluate best available evidence to optimise patient outcomes 5. Identify strategies to integrate evidence into practice. 6. Recognise challenges that may exist to promoting active participation in EBP among colleagues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ContentEvolution of Evidence-based Practice (EBP). Steps of EBP. Developing searchable, answerable questions using templates. Search techniques including library database tutorials. Critical appraisal tools to determine quality of evidence gathered. Synthesis tables to evaluate best available evidence for practice. Implementing evidence into practice / Strategies for organisational change. Measurement methodology for Outcomes Management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 1063, Website, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), (UK)., 0, http://www.nice.org.uk/, 1064, Website, National Guideline Clearninghouse (US), 0, http://www.guideline.gov/, 1065, Website, Royal College of Nursing (UK), 0, http://www.rcn.org.uk, 1066, Website, The Centre for Advancement of EBP at Arizona State University (ASU), USA, 0, http://nursing.asu.edu/caep/, 1067, Website, The Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia., 0, http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/home.php, 1068, Website, Health & Services Executive, 0, http://hseland.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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