NUR2001

Evidence based health care ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: This unit introduces the student to the concept of evidence based practice and its application to health care. The evidence based practice model will be presented as the framework to encourage students to reflect on the current evidence base of contemporary clinical practices. The unit will introduce the student to the principles underpinning qualitative and quantitative research approaches, the research process and methodology and the ethical issues of undertaking research. Students will explore the different levels of evidence through reviewing research reports on topical issues of practice within healthcare delivery.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, it is expected that the student will be able to: 1. Discuss the concept of evidence based practice and its application to clinical practice; 2. Discuss the different forms of knowledge acquisition in nursing and midwifery; 3. Describe the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative and quantitative research; 4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the key aspects within the research process; 5. Discuss the ethical principles underpinning research process, and 6. Assess the quality of evidence derived from nursing and midwifery research literature.

Assessment: Major assignment: 60% + On-line quizzes: 40%

Contact Hours: This unit will be offered on campus consisting of 2 hours lectures per week supported with 2 hours tutorials per week for 9 weeks and 120 hours of private study averaged over the semester

Prerequisites: NUR1102