Evidence Based Practice (level 7)

Evidence Based Practice (level 7)

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Description

Module start dates

Lancaster - 30 September 2013

Distance Learning - 13 January 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

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Module start dates

Lancaster - 30 September 2013

Distance Learning - 13 January 2014

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The aim of this module is to equip practitioners with the tools to enable them to critically appraise research findings and other sources of evidence, in order to inform practice.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award.

Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HLLG7004 Evidence Based Practice (20 credits at level 7)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, you will be able to:

  • Develop an advanced rationale for the use of research and other sources of evidence to inform practice
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of sources, types and hierarchies of evidence
  • Select, apply and critically evaluate tools used to appraise research and evidence
  • Critically appraise several different types of evidence relevant to the context of their practice
Indicative Core Bibliography

Bowling, A. (2009) Research methods in Health. 3rd ed. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.

Callum,N. et al (2007) Evidenced-based Nursing. Oxford, Blackwell Publishing

DiCenso A et al (2005) Evidence Based Nursing; A Guide to Clinical Practice. Toronto Elsevier Mosby.

Lindsay, B. (2007) Understanding Research and Evidence Based Practice. London: Reflect Press.

Melnyck B, Fineout-Overholt E (2005) Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

NICE (2005) Grading evidence and recommendations for public health interventions: developing and piloting a framework. London: NICE.

Pearson, A., Field, J., Jordan, Z. (2007) Evidence Based Clinical Practice in Nursing & Health Care: assimilating research, experience and expertise. Oxford: Blackwell.

Course summary

The indicative module content includes: what is evidence; value of research and evidence to inform practice; sources, types and hierarchies of evidence including qualitative and quantitative research, expert opinion and user/carer perspectives; tools for critical analysis of research and evidence.

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