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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The module will provide participants with core competencies needed to utilise evidence-based practice (EBP). It will equip them with a framework and key skills set to apply evidence to practice. Implementation strategies needed to support sustained engagement with evidence in practice will be introduced including key mechanisms to evaluate EBP outcomes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the evolution, rationale for, and importance of Evidence-based Practice in health care. 2. Develop searchable, answerable practice related questions using an Evidence-based Practice approach. 3. Demonstrate competency to acquire and discern the best available evidence. 4. Critically appraise and interpret the best available evidence using agreed frameworks incorporating patient preferences (where applicable) and clinical expertise. 5. Integrate evidence into decision-making incorporating clinical expertise, client preferences and values. 6. Critically evaluate implementation strategies available to introduce, measure, promote and sustain active engagement with Evidence-based Practice in workplace 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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Indicative ContentEvolution of and rationale for Evidence-based Practice (EBP). Key competencies and strategies to develop searchable, answerable healthcare related questions. Key competencies and tools to acquire and discern best evidence. Recognised frameworks to appraise and interpret. Implementation science: theories and frameworks to measure, promote and sustain active EBP engagement including recognition of enabling & inhibiting factors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 35495, Website, Department of Health (Eire), 0, Clinical Effectiveness, health.gov.ie/national-patient-safety-office/ncec/, 35496, Website, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK)., 0, NICE, http://www.nice.org.uk/, 35497, Website, Royal College of Nursing (UK), 0, RCN, http://www.rcn.org.uk, 35498, Website, The Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia., 0, JBI, http://www.joannabriggs.org, 35499, Website, Health & Services Executive, 0, HSE, http://hseland.ie, 35500, Website, National Guideline Clearninghouse (US), 0, NCC, http://www.guideline.gov/, 35501, Website, Ireland Cochrane, 0, Cochrane, http://ireland.cochrane.org, 35502, Website, 0, Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing (Journal), Blackwell publishing, http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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