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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Evidence Informed Decision Making | |||
| Reference | NU3928 | Version | 2 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2016 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to make evidence informed decisions in the context of healthcare. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Examine types of evidence that might be used to justify decisions and professional judgements. |
| 2 | Review the position of policy and legislation as a source of evidence informing healthcare. |
| 3 | Appraise the research and other available evidence in relation to contemporary healthcare. |
| 4 | Examine the influences on, and processes of, decision making within the context of healthcare. |
| 5 | Discuss the professional and ethical dimensions of evidence informed decision making. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Decision making models; clinical reasoning; critical thinking; ethics of decision making; accountability; autonomy; legal and ethical issues; problem solving; delegation and prioritisation; clinical governance; risk assessment - predictive theories, policy development, policy analysis; social, political and economic issues; critical appraisal of evidence; audit; research; standards/guidelines/protocols; clinical effectiveness; evaluation; influencing and negotiating; practice development; clinical management and leadership skills; influencing changes in practice. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module will be delivered online. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 115 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Written assignment. | |
| 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 course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BARR, J. and DOWDING, L., 2012. Leadership in health care 2nd ed. London: Sage. |
| 2 | COLES, L. and PORTER, E., 2011. Policy and strategy for improving health and wellbeing . Exeter: Learning Matters Limited. |
| 3 | ELLIS, P., 2013. Evidence based practice in nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd. |
| 4 | GOPEE, N. and GALLOWAY, J., 2014 Leadership and management in healthcare 2nd ed. London: Sage. |
| 5 | GRAY, D.E., 2014 Doing research in the real world. London: Sage. |