Module Code - Title:

NS5083 - MIDWIFERY PROJECT

Year Last Offered:

2018/9

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

3

Private

5

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

The module to will provide students with the skills necessary to progress their own work under faculty supervision and present a literature review which is systematic and relevant to midwifery practice

Syllabus:

Introduction to the midwifery project, definition of its purpose, scope, requisites, review of research processes and methodologies, critical literacy skills, critiquing current evidence based literature using critical appraisal tools, analysis and synthesis of findings. Documentation and compilation of literature review, dissemination of findings

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Appreciate the components of critical appraising tools Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise midwifery literature in a systematic manner Prepare and present at literature review Formulation of research question Discuss the relevance and implication of the review to midwifery practice Organise and present the project

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Develop adult learning skills

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Participation in the learning experience through a variety of teaching and learning strategies: lectures, discussions, group work, clinical skills laboratory sessions and workshops, self-directed learning, recommended reading, reflective practice, peer presentations, small group teaching, enquiry based learning case scenarios, critical thinking activities and the use of the virtual learning environment.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Aveyard, H. (2010) Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care A Practical Guide , Open University Press.

Burns, N. and Grove, S. K. (2007) Understanding Nursing Research Building an Evidence Based Practice 5th ed , Saunders.

Cluett, E.R. and Bluff, R. (2006) Principles and Practices of Research in Midwifery. 2nd ed , Churchill Livingstone.

Parahoo, K. (2006) Nursing Research, Principles, Process and Issues. 2nd ed , Macmillan.

Watson, R., McKenna, H., Cowman, S. and Keady, J. (2008) Nursing Research Designs and Methods , Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Other Relevant Texts:

Rees, C. (2003) An Introduction to Research for Midwives. 2nd ed , Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences

Brink, P.J. and M.J.Wood (2006) Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research: From Questions to Proposal. 6th Ed , Jones and Bartlett

Steen, M. and Roberts, T (2011) The Handbook of Midwifery Research , Edinburgh: Wiley Blackwell

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester - Year to be First Offered:

Autumn

Module Leader:

carmel.bradshaw@ul.ie