The aims of the module are to: Explore the concepts of evaluation, monitoring and audit and examine ways these are related to delivery of health and social care services Deepen the students’ understanding of research, its language, design method and methodology Assist students to use databases for the evaluation and development of practice To enable the student to develop the skills of critical appraisal in relation to research Develop critical appraisal skills in relation to the management of information and information systems Explore issues surrounding the management of change in the context of research
Learning Outcomes
Module Content
The academic content of the module concentrates on introducing students to the concept of professional knowledge and the nature of evidence required for practice. It also attempts to demystify the research process, whilst increasing their critical and evaluative skills. Introduction to research in the practical setting Introduction to the nature of knowledge What is evidence? Accessing evidence Qualitative research methods Quantitative research methods Introduction to statistics Search strategy and skills for searching the literature Critical reading and critiquing skills Systematic reviews and meta-analysis Ethical and political issues in research and evidence-based practice Utilising critiquing frameworks to evaluate literature Critiquing research, evidence and evaluating the evidence using the evidence for practice
Methods of Teaching/Learning
This module will run over 15 study days; each morning will consist of classroom activities, individual activities and opportunity to work on assignment preparation, as well as scheduled tutorial time Taught: 45 hours Self-directed learning: 155 hours
