Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Developing Evidence Informed Practice | |||
| Reference | NU2205 | Version | 1 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | May 2024 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To facilitate the student in developing the skills required to appraise relevant research and evidence for informed decision making in nursing. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a robust search strategy. |
| 2 | Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research. |
| 3 | Appraise relevant research and evidence. |
| 4 | Apply a range of relevant research and evidence for informed decision making. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Searching and appraising research and evidence; Applying evidence to practice; Policy and guidelines; Critical appraisal tools; Developing critical thinking and critical writing skills; Research methods and methodologies; Quality improvement; Service evaluation; Audit; Action research. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended learning approach including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and online learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 240 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Live presentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Live presentation. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = A |
| B | C1 = B |
| C | C1 = C |
| D | C1 = D |
| E | C1 = E |
| F | C1 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BOSWELL, C, CANNON, S., 2020. Introduction to nursing research: incorporating evidence-based practice. 5th ed. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. |
| 2 | DEWING, J, MCCORMACK, B, and MCCANCE, T., 2021. Person-centred nursing research: methodology, methods and outcomes. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. |
| 3 | EVANS D., 2023. Making sense of evidence-based practice for nursing : an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research and systematic reviews. London: Routledge. |