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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description The module aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills necessary to utilise and promote evidence-based practice (EBP) within their workplace settings. Key aspects of focus include the evolution of nursing knowledge, origins of EBP including the seven steps of the EBP process; research supported strategies for implementing and sustaining EBP in real world settings; improvement science; clinical guidelines and outcome measurement strategies. The module will incorporate a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies designed to harness student capability for sustained integration of EBP in practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Deliberate the origins and nature of nursing knowledge and how it is constructed. 2. Critically examine the evolution and importance of evidence-based practice in nursing. 3. Formulate searchable, answerable practice related questions to inform decision-making based on the steps of the evidence-based practice process. 4. Interrogate the best available evidence incorporating clinical expertise and patient preferences (where applicable) to underpin decision-making. 5. Critically appraise strategies to enable the integration of evidence into practice incorporating own expertise and client preferences. 6. Determine mechanisms to measure and evaluate the contribution of best available evidence to inform care options and maximise patient outcomes. 7. Recognise obstacles and opportunities to promoting active engagement in EBP within healthcare settings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Indicative ContentNursing knowledge -Epistemology and theory Evolution of EBP - Origins, drivers and definitions of Evidence-based Practice (EBP). The EBP process The seven steps of the Evidence-based practice framework. Question formulation_Developing searchable, answerable healthcare questions using recognised formats. Sourcing the best available evidence -Information literacy, refining a search strategy; structured library tutorials. Critical appraisal-Applying recognised tools to appraise the quality of evidence amassed. Synthesis- Utilising established tools to synthesise best available evidence to inform decisions for practice: strengths and weaknesses of evidence collected/ evaluating potential contribution. EBP implementation in practice - Theories and frameworks to underpin integration of EBP into practice; improvement science. Barriers and Enablers to EBP integration- Identifying key factors influencing EBP implementation. Measuring EBP outcomes-Strategies to measure/audit/evaluate EBP endeavours in practice to maximise patient outcomes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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