Working With Evidence

Unit code: HNB3123 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
VU Sunshine Clinical School
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit aims to prepare students to be consumers of research. The contribution of research knowledge to the provision of evidence based health care will be evaluated. Different research methodologies used in healthcare will assist students to develop the critical appraisal skills necessary for evidence based practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the origins and development of evidence based healthcare practice;
  2. Critically examine the relationship between research and improvement in healthcare outcomes;
  3. Frame a research question in a structured and focused manner;
  4. Search for evidence using bibliographic data bases;
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
  6. Critically appraise a peer reviewed journal article using an appropriate appraisal tool;
  7. Examine the ethical principles of research;
  8. Evaluate research papers including systematic reviews on aspects of clinical practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 20%
Written Assessment (1000 words)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 60%
Written Assignment (2000 words)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Test (30mins)

Required reading

Research in nursing, midwifery and allied health
Richardson-Tench, M., Nicholson, P., Taylor, B., Kermode, S., & Roberts, K. (2018)| Cengage Learning Australia: South Melbourne

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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