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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2017 - 2018

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Face to face interaction in a classroom environment which facilitates immediate explanation and reiteration of key learning objectives set out for students
Directed learning	12	Synchronous and asynchronous learning and engagement with pre-determined module tasks including on-line activities. Includes peer and self-review; contribution to discussion forums and completion of individual online tasks.
Tutorial	12	Library tutorials/structured small group supervision to guide and support active learning and engagement with module requirements.
Independent Study	202	Reflection on concepts and frameworks underpinning module focus; prospect for critical and creative thinking; assimilation of new knowledge; identification of informal learning opportunities.
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content
Nursing 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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Melnyk B and Fineout–Overholt E: 2015, Evidenced Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: Guide to best practice, 3rd, Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins., Philadelphia,
Aveyard H and Sharp P: 2013, A Beginner's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Social Care, 2nd Edition, McGrawHill Open University Press, Berkshire, 978-033524672
Bick. D and Graham, I.D: 2010, Evaluating the Impact of Evidence-Based Practice, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex, 978-140518384
Cullum, N, Ciliska, D, Haynes, B.R. and Marks, S: 2008, Evidence-based Nursing: An introduction, Blackwell, BNJ Journals, RCN Publishing Company, Oxford, 978-140514597
Houser, J and Oman, K.S.: 2011, Evidence-Based Practice: An Implementation Guide of Healthcare Organisations., Jones & Bartlett Learning, London, 978-076377617
Kent B and McCormack B: 2010, Clinical Context for Evidence-based Nursing Practice, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex, 978-140518433
Larabee, J.H: 2009, Nurse to Nurse Evidence-Based Practice: Expert Interventions, McGrawHill Medical., London, 978-007149372
Rycroft-Malone, J and Bucknall. T: 2010, Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex, 978-140517594

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