Core Module Information
Module title: Research Approaches in Health and Social Care

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: NMS11188
Module leader: Janette Pow
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Allied Health and Social Care Sciences
Prerequisites

n/a

Description of module content:

On this module you will learn to critically explore research evidence and be able to synthesise, integrate and apply knowledge relating to the research process. It will be important to evaluate research methods that are relevant to health and social care practitioners and service users through the use of real-life examples from local, national and international researchers. This module will enable you develop your knowledge and skills to communicate research with colleagues, patients and families. By promoting evidence-based research this module will encourage working to high professional standard, providing shared governance and accountability of clinical practice.
The module will include the following content:
1. An overview of the research process.
2. Critical appraisal of the research evidence to assist in the development of research ideas relevant to practice.
3. Evaluation of research designs including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods.
4. Exploration in the importance of research governance and ethics.
5. Examination of dissemination strategies and the long-term impact of research findings.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Analyse the elements of the research process and apply this to generate a research idea.
LO2: Critically reflect upon the purpose and function of a literature review.
LO3: Critically debate the strengths and limitations of different research approaches.
LO4: Critically assess the rigour of different research methodologies.
L05: Evaluate the main theories and concepts that inform safe and ethical research practice in health and social care.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, Online, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Online
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Anne Rowat
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Online Tutorial 15
Independent Learning Guided independent study 170
Online On-demand Webinar 12
Online Groupwork (Scheduled) 3
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 100 1,2,3,4,5 14 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 4000
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, Online, Edinburgh Napier University
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Anne Rowat
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Online Tutorial 15
Online Guided independent study 170
Online On-demand Webinar 12
Online Groupwork (Scheduled) 3
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 100 1,2,3,4,5 14 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 4000
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
NMS11188 / NMS11702 Research Approaches in Health & Social Care