Module Code - Title:
NM4067
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PRACTICE RESEARCH PROJECT
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This is the second of two modules exploring research and evidence based approaches in nursing and midwifery practice. It provides students with an opportunity to choose, organise, manage and present a project related to practice.
Syllabus:
The impact of research in transforming practice; using evidence based literature, applying knowledge of research methods and methodologies. Support facilites; search strategies; databases; academic writing and presentation of knowledge. Appraising and applying understanding of evidence to a project; purpose and scope of project. Study management; planning, organising, managing and presenting a project.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in utilising evidence based literature to inform practice.
Apply knowledge of the research methodologies and processes to a project.
Demonstrate an ability to organise, manage and present a project within agreed timelines.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Value the importance of enhancing quality care through research and evidence.
Acknowledge the complexities and realities of translating research into practice.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module aims to develop an engaged learning environment through a variety of learning and teaching strategies e.g. lectures, group work, student centered supervision, independent learning and reflection. It aims to further develop knowledge and understanding of research and evidenced based practice, influencing quality care provision. It will focus on developing the UL graduate attributes. Students will be supported to become responsible and articulate in working with evidence to support their practice and informing a project of their choice.
This module will utilise evidence based literature and focus on developing the ability to systematically identify, search, review, critique and evaluate relevant literature.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Burns, N. and Grove, N. (2020)
The practice of nursing research: Conduct, critique & utilization, 9th ed.
, St Louis: Elsevier Saunders.
Hedges, C. and B, Williams (2015)
Anatomy of Research for Nurses
, Sigma Theta Tau International
Other Relevant Texts:
Boland, A., Cherry, M. G., and Dickson, R. (2017)
Doing a systematic review¿: a student's guide 2nd Edition
, London: Sage Publications.
Greenhalgh, T. (2019)
How to read a paper¿: the basics of evidence-based medicine and healthcare (Sixth edition.)
, Wiley Blackwell.
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSMIDWUFA - MIDWIFERY
BSNUGEUFA - NURSING (GENERAL)
BSNUIDUFA - NURSING (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)
BSNUMHUFA - NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
steven.byrne@ul.ie