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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Blended learning approach including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and online learning. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |