PE4S244 - Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice | ||
| 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: | Nova Corcoran, Joseph Sunday, Teresa Filipponi, Precious O'Driscoll | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101317 - environmental and public health | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
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 | 28 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Directed Study | 150 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 8 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the ability to design and undertake a systematic search strategy in a public health area and apply critical appraisal techniques to quantitative and qualitative research studies and be able to synthesise what findings mean for public health research and practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate understanding of basic epidemiological study design features including key statistical concepts and interpretation of data, graphs and tables. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | An oral presentation to include a research question, an appropriate rationale linked to public health, a replicable search strategy, inclusion and exclusion criteria, key words and limiters, commentary on the calibre of evidence found and an outline of the main themes within which the findings are discussed. Brief conclusion to include what these findings add to future practice | 20 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A part seen/unseen exam. Critical appraisal skills demonstration of a quantitative research paper (seen) and short answer questions. | 120 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |