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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description This module provides an overview of ethical issues involved in health care and healthcare research to include the theoretical underpinnings informing research inquiry. Methods and approaches to planning and the execution of qualitative and quantitative research will be addressed. The student will be enabled to critically examine health care research studies that employ a range of methodologies. Key ethical principles involved in practice and ethical principles that inform the conduct of health care research will be explored. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically analyses ethical issues and theoretical underpinnings for research design 2. Discuss principal research methods for healthcare studies 3. Critically analyses literature from healthcare research 4. Determine ethical concerns and responsibilities for advanced practice 5. Identification of a clear and concise area of interest within nursing practice for further consideration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 content and learning activitiesTheoretical and conceptual frameworks underpinning health care research. Knowledge of research design: qualitative and quantitative. Formulate a research questions using the PICO framework Critical appraisal of health care research from a variety of paradigms. Application of ethical principles as applied to research. Identify an area of interest within nursing practice for further consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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