Investigating Evidence and Contributing to Change
Provide a rationale for the selection of the topic area.
Present a logical and structured discussion of the processes undertaken to develop a focused question and undertake a structured search to identify evidence.
Extract, assess and analyse the methodological adequacy of relevant evidence.
Provide a detailed overview of the findings of the papers and discuss their potential contribution to clinical practice.
Adhere to School of Health & Life Sciences guidelines for presentation and referencing.
The module content should focus on the role of the nursing assistant as researcher, and evidence informed practice.
Explore how evidence is used to underpin national guidelines, decision-making and high-quality nursing practice.
Develop literature searching and appraisal skills using digital technology.
Explore service improvement models which will facilitate their ability to contribute to change.
This module aims to develop students’ ability to select, critically appraise and appropriately utilise a range of evidence to support their practice and enable them to contribute to change.
By the end of the module, you should be able to demonstrate several skills:
Personal and Transferable Skills
Demonstrate the ability to utilise appropriate resources to identify evidence in digital formats
Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of managing and contributing to change.
Effectively present complex information in a written format.
Research, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills
Develop skills to critically analyse, articulate and confidently apply research and best available evidence to support informed decision-making.
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and governance in order to critically analyse research findings to inform best nursing practice.
Recognise the principles of audit in the context of service improvement.
Professional Skills
Demonstrate professional behaviour through the consideration of ethical and governance issues when critically analysing methodological quality and findings of research.
Develop digital and technological skills relevant to retrieving evidence for practice.
