This unit aims to prepare students to be consumers of research. The contribution of research knowledge to the provision of evidence based health care will be evaluated. Different research methodologies used in healthcare will assist students to develop the critical appraisal skills necessary for evidence based practice.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Describe the origins and development of evidence based healthcare practice; | ||
| 2. | Critically examine the relationship between research and improvement in healthcare outcomes; | ||
| 3. | Frame a research question in a structured and focused manner; | ||
| 4. | Search for evidence using bibliographic data bases; | ||
| 5. | Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies; | ||
| 6. | Critically appraise a peer reviewed journal article using an appropriate appraisal tool; | ||
| 7. | Examine the ethical principles of research; | ||
| 8. | Evaluate research papers including systematic reviews on aspects of clinical practice. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written Assessment (500 words) | 10% |
| Assignment | Written Assignment (1200 words) | 30% |
| Examination | Written Examination (MCQ) (2 hours) | 60% |
Required reading
Research in nursing, midwifery and allied health 6th ed.
Richardson-Tench, M., Nicholson, P., Taylor, B., Kermode, S., & Roberts, K. (2018)
Cengage Learning Australia: South Melbourne
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