Independent Study Module - HEA00137M
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Summer Term 2024-25 to Summer Vacation 2024-25 |
Module aims
The aim of this module is to enhance the development of nursing knowledge by supporting students in their development as critical thinkers and researcher-engaged practitioners. This will be achieved through independent inquiry leading to the production of an evidence-based dissertation, fit for publication.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
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Develop a clear research question relevant to an area of their clinical practice.
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Apply an appropriate search methodology to retrieve literature relevant to their identified research question and report the outcomes of searching.
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Critically analyse and synthesise the included literature relating to their research question.
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Evaluate an approach to research implementation and consider the factors involved in implementing the findings from research.
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Understand the concepts relating to preparing an article for publication and consider why it is important to write for publication and the barriers and facilitators of this.
Module content
Nursing inquiry, evidenced based nursing, uncertainty.
Literature review, search methodology, research findings (types of evidence), research methods, analysing evidence (critical appraisal), synthesising findings, making recommendations for practice, person-centered care, equality & diversity, resources/rationing, ethical dilemmas.
Evidence based practice, clinical decision making, approaches to dissemination and implementation (implementation science), systems perspectives, critical evaluation, critical reflection, educating others, partnership.
Writing skills for dissertation and preparing an article for publication.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
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| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 100 |
Module feedback
Written feedback for the summative assessment provided on the standard proforma, within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.
Indicative reading
As each dissertation topic differs, key texts are recommended by the dissertation supervisor. However, students are also directed towards:
Boland, A. Cherry, G. and Dickson, R. eds. (2017) Doing a systematic review: A student's guide. Sage.
Craig, J.V. & Dowding, D. (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing. 4th edition, Amsterdam: Elsevier
Rycroft-Malone, J. & Bucknall, T. (2010). Models and frameworks for implementing evidence-based practice: linking evidence to action. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell