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NU6556: Research for Midwifery
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
This module builds on students‟ previous research knowledge with a particular focus on using and interpreting research in midwifery practice. Students will explore evidence based practice and its importance in midwifery practice. As part of this module students will also focus on key quantitative and qualitative approaches to undertaking research in addition to clinical audit and its importance in practice. The ethical principles that are adhered to when undertaking research will also be considered in this module.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Understand what is meant by „evidence based practice‟.
- Explore the potential of an evidence-based approach for the development of midwifery practice.
- Systematically gather and appraise evidence.
- Create a list of evidence based resources applicable to their profession.
- Use evidence to support their practice.
- Develop their ability to critically evaluate the appropriateness to practice of published research.
- Detail the audit cycle and discuss its potential impact on clinical practice.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- RÓISÍN CORCORAN:
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- ANNE FALLON:
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- LINDA BIESTY:
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- Magdalena Ohaja:
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- Katherine Pigott:
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Reading List
- "Fast-facts for evidence based practice in nursing: implementing EBP in a nutshell." by Godshall, M.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company - "Qualitative Research in Nursing & Health Care" by Holloway, I. and Wheeler, S.
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell - "Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice." by LoBiondo-Wood, G. and Haber, J.
Publisher: Mosby - "Nursing Research. Generating and Assessing Evidence in Nursing Practice." by Polit, D.F. and Beck, C.K.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. - "Rapid Research Methods for Nurses, Midwives, and Health Professionals." by Rees, C.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc. - "Qualitative Research in Nursing: advancing the Humanistic perspective." by Streubert, H., Speziale, D. and Carpenter, R.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.