Curriculum Information

This module will provide students with a range of topics and areas in order to develop them into evidence-based practitioners.
Topics explored in this module include:
Development of comprehensive search strategies
The mechanisms for measuring the effectiveness of assessment and interventions.
Research methodologies including evaluating strengths and weaknesses, ethical considerations, study design and data analysis.
Debating the implications for practice where no research or conflicting research evidence exists.
Critically analysing strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative studies including ethical considerations.
Applying research, audit, and service evaluation findings to inform practice.
The role of audit in monitoring and improving standards of care.
Exploring best local, national, and international evidence relevant to health, care, policy, and Operating Department Practice. Identifying how these may be used to improve services, care standards and policies.
Using evidence-based, best practice approaches. Working in partnership with clients, families, and communities to recognise how these can be utilised to provide the best Operating Department Practice.
Keeping up to date by accessing evidence-based information and policy, applying digital literacy and critical appraisal skills.
Understanding and critically reflecting on adverse incidents: reporting and lessons learned. Learning from mistakes and methodologies for learning to prevent recurrence.
Working with multi-professional groups to develop effective improvement strategies for quality and safety, sharing feedback and learning from positive and adverse outcomes and experiences.
Utilising research to debate and assess care of the perioperative patient.