Implementing Evidence for Practice

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

272 hours

None

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

This subject is designed to meet the needs of nurses and other clinically-based health professionals seeking further education in identifying, appraising and utilising research as an evidential base for their daily practice. The subject aims to facilitate the development of skills and knowledge that will allow participants to incorporate evidence based practice into clinical decision making.

At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

• understand the role of evidence-based practice in nursing.
• incorporate evidence based practice into clinical decision-making.

The assessment for this subject will be:

1. 2,500-word written assignment - due week 6 (30%)
2. 4,500-word written assignment - due week 12 (50%)
3. Participation in weekly online tutorials (20%)

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Melnyk B, Fineout-Overholt, E. (Eds) Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare. A guide to best practice. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2005

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of the subject the student will be able to:

• Develop searchable questions arising from clinical problems and issues
• Identify appropriate sources of information for relevant questions
• Demonstrate skills in searching electronic databases
• Demonstrate skill and understanding in critically appraising research using relevant appraisal frameworks
• Apply evidence in the clinical setting to address patient problems or clinical issues.