NP1S016 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NP1S016
Module Title: Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: Emmajane Watkins
Module Team: Concetta Zicchieri, Sue Davies, Leanne Hallet
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2022
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100290 - nursing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2017
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

• Develop the students understanding of the stages of the research process.
• Develop the student’s skills in the use of Information Technology (IT) to search and access research literature.
• Facilitate the student’s progression in understanding and working with research with practice.

Content Summary

Students will be helped to develop general study skills in searching and retrieval of literature and other information sources.

Different types of evidence will be explored and discussed how they relate to professional practice. The students will be introduced to evidence based terminology. The content will address citing literature correctly. An overview of the research process will also be addressed.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 19
Seminar 10
Tutorial 6
Independent Study 135
Directed Study 20
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 5
Formative Assessment - Independent 5
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the research process as documented in published research papers.
LO2 Explore the implications of relevant research findings to clinical practice and identify mechanisms through which research can be translated into practice.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Using Research in Health and Social Care Practice. Write an essay which demonstrates your understanding of the importance of research findings to clinical practice 0 2000 50 No 40
Practical Assessment (CW) Poster Presentation 1 A1 Poster and oral presentation of the chosen area/aspect of choice 15 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Essay 1
Poster Presentation 1

Reading List

Avey, H and Sharpe,P. (2009) A beginner’s guide to evidence based practice. Maidenhead, McGrawHill, Open University Press

Bell, J. (2010) (5th ed) Doing your research project Glasgow OU Press

Gerrish, K and Lacey, A (ed) (2010) The Research Process in Nursing (6th edition) Oxford, Blackwell Publishin.

Parahoo, K. (2006) Nuring research: principles, process and issues (2nd Edition) Bassingstoke, Macmillan

Journals: Evidenced based Health Care

Welsh Government – Mental Health Act(Wales) Measure (2010)http://www.legislation.gov.uk/mwa/2010/7/contents