PE4S108 - Evidence Based Public Health 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S108
Module Title: Evidence Based Public Health
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Community and Professional Practice Nursing
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Nursing Practice
Module Leader: Anne-Marie Coll
Module Team: Ceri Jones, Nova Corcoran, Teresa Filipponi, Precious O'Driscoll
First Intended Intake: FEB 2016 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To develop advanced knowledge and skills to critically appraise, evaluate and apply research methods, statistics and epidemiological concepts within the public health arena.

Content Summary

Key terminology used in epidemiological and research studies including prevalence, incidence, sensitivity, specificity, false positives and false negatives

Interpreting graphical representation of epidemiological and statistical data Interpreting calculations used in the assessment of research data such as relative risk, absolute risk and power.

Descriptive and inferential statistical tests and their application

Methodologies uses in qualitative and quantitate research

Critical appraisal skills for quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research across a range of different health topics

Critical evidence based practice

Ethical issues around the collection, interpretation, dissemination and use of public health research and data

Literature search strategies and their utilization to answer questions generated by public health practice

Generating appropriate research questions using PICO

Systematically locating research studies using robust search strategies

Critical analysis of public health evidence using appropriate frameworks

Communication of recommendations for practice

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Demonstration 2
Practical classes and workshops 2
Independent Study 150
Directed Study 22
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Apply knowledge of epidemiological study design in systematically identifying, critically appraising and interpreting evidence for Public Health Action
LO2 Understand and critique the evidence base for public health and how this is utilised in practice and policy development in a wide range of health topics

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 1. Critical appraisal. 2. Short answer questions on applying epidemiological principles and the evidence base to public health practice. 120 N/A 50 No 40
Oral Assessment (CW) Presentation (CW) 1 Present the findings of a literature review, demonstrating the formulation of a research question, summarising the search strategy and identifying the bottom line result in relation to availability of research to answer a focused public health question. 20 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 ✔ ✔
Presentation (CW) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Bernard, H.R. (2013). Social Research Methods, Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications Inc.

Bonita, R., Beaglehole, R., Kjellstro¨m, T., & World Health Organization. (2006). Basic epidemiology. Geneva: World Health Organization.

Bell, J. and Waters, S. (2018). Doing your Research Project: a Guide for First-time Researchers. 7th ed. London, England: McGraw-Hill Education.

Bailey, L. Vardulaki, K. & Chandramohan, D.(2006) Introduction to Epidemiology. OUP/McGraw Hill, Berkshire

Aveyard, H. & Sharp, P.(2007; 2013) Evidence based practice for beginners: a practical guide. OUP/McGraw Hill Berkshire

Aveyard, H. (2009) Doing a literature review in health and social care: a practical guide 2nd edition. OUP/McGraw Hill Berkshire

Aceijas, C. (2011) Assessing evidence to improve population health and well being. Learning Matters, Exeter.

Bowling, A. (2014). Research Methods in Health: Investigating Health and Health Services. 4th ed. Maidenhead, Berkshire England: Open University Press.

Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Coggon, D., Rose, G. A., & Barker, D. J. P. (2003). Epidemiology for the uninitiated. London: BMJ

Creswell, J.W. (2014). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches. 4th ed. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Denscombe, M. (2014). The Good Research Guide: For Small Scale Research Projects. 5th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Greenhalgh, T (2014) How to read a paper. Wiley Blackwell/BMJ1 books.

Jacobsen, K.H. (2020). Introduction to Health Research Methods: A Practical Guide. 3rd ed. Sudbury: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Lincoln, Y.S. and Denzin, N.K. (2011). The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage.

Muijs, D. (2011). Doing Quantitative Research in Education with SPSS. 2nd ed. London: SAGE.

Neuman, W.L. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 7th ed. Harlow, Essex: Pearson.

Swinscow, T. D. V., & Campbell, M. J. (2002). Statistics at square one. London: BMJ.

Webb, P., & Bain, C. (2011). Essential epidemiology: An introduction for students and health professionals. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.