Core Module Information
Module title: Principles of Research and Evidence Based Practice

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: NMS09100
Module leader: DR LYNN KILBRIDE
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Enduring Conditions and Community Care
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Searching and locating evidence
Evidence for practice - definitions, and types and levels of evidence
Overview of the research process, research approaches & methods of synthesising research (e.g. systematic reviews)
Evaluating different types of evidence and their contribution to informing practice
Agencies and strategies which influence the implementation of evidence in practice



Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research process
LO2: Appraise different types of evidence
LO3: Evaluate the appropriateness of evidence for implementation into practice
LO4: Determine the importance of organisational approaches to formulating evidence based practice
guidelines
LO5: Critically reflect on factors which promote or hinder the implementation of evidence to practice

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Contact your module leader