Core Module Information
Module title: Advancing Practice through Research

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

Module code: NUR09122
Module leader: Sandra Sharp
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

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Description of module content:

This module will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the different types of evidence that may be used to inform clinical practice. Specifically, you will explore different approaches to undertaking the research process, research methods and will have the opportunity to develop your skills to critique research and its relevance to practice. You will learn how to interpret statistical analyses and qualitative data analysis. You will reflect on the ethical and professional implications of research and you will also consider factors which promote or hinder the implementation of evidence to practice. This will enable you to focus on dissemination and communication of evidence in practice. After completion of this module you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to understand the research process, appraise evidence and evaluate its appropriateness for implementation in your practice.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Compare and contrast different types of evidence
LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research process including statistics and qualitative data analysis
LO3: Accurately assess the ethical and professional implications of research
LO4: Evaluate the appropriateness and quality of evidence which informs and advances practice
LO5: Critically reflect on factors which promote or hinder the implementation of research evidence into practice

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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: Janette Pow
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Lecture 16 Contact Module Leader
Online Lecture 4 Contact Module Leader
Online Tutorial 4 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Groupwork (Independent Study) 30 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 146 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1,2,3,4 & 5 14 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 3500 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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