NMHS33100 HDM:Evidence,Practice+Research

Academic Year 2023/2024

In this module students will be introduced to Evidence Based Practice and the Research Process. Students will develop their ability to identify, critically evaluate and utilise research to underpin their knowledge and skills in the delivery of evidence-based practice to support maternal and infant health care. Students will refine their information retrieval skills, and their ability to critically analyse research literature. Students will develop their understanding of research methodology and methods and consider ethical issues associated with the research process. This module encourages students to gain an in-depth insight into the role of research in the development of evidence-based midwifery practice and the importance of research ethics and research integrity in the process. Supported through lectures, directed learning, group work and reflection the students will learn to value the role they have to play in delivery of evidence-based Midwifery care.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will,

Understand what we mean by evidence-based practice and how to undertake a systematic search of the literature to address a research question.
Discuss the research process including the characteristics, strengths and limitations of quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches used in research.
Offer a defence for the choice of study design to address a research question relevant to maternal and infant health care.
Consider ethical issues determined by the research question relevant to maternal and infant health care.
Complete the core components of an Ethics Application for a research proposal (Group work).
Reflect on the experience of working in Groups as a learning process to understand evidence-based research to inform practice in maternal and infant health care services.

Indicative Module Content:

Asking the right question-clinical research questions (types and formats).
Information retrieval skills- developing a literature search strategy.
Connecting research methodologies to appropriate question types and designs (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods)
Ethical research and integrity- ethical applications.
Group work processes-working together.
Reflective practice- applied to the research process.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Small Group

5
Conversation Class

2
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

75
Online Learning

10
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Learning will be facilitated through Brightspace using a variety of teaching methods, to include face to face engagement, online learning, group work, videos, discussion forum and self-care exercises. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Group Project: Assignment -working in a group to develop a relevant clinical question and research proposal to complete an ethics application [selected sections only]. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Assignment: Assignment -A reflection on the experience of working in a group to develop a relevant clinical question and research proposal to complete an ethics application [selected sections only]. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

70

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

A discussion forum will be available to students throughout the module. Oral feedback will be given during group presentations prior to group project submission.

Essential Reading – online resource
Boswell, C. and Cannon S. (2018) Introduction to Nursing Research: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/UCD/detail.action?docID=5566681.

Suggested Reading
Barker, J. Linsley, P. and Kane, R. (2016) Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses & Health Care Professionals (3rd Ed). Sage: UK
Efron Efrat S. and Ravid R. (2019) Writing the Literature Review: A Practical Guide. Guilford Press: London.
Harvey, M. and Land, L. (2017) Research Methods for Nurses and Midwives Theory and Practice. Sage:UK
Jolley J. (2013) Introducing Research and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing and Health Care Professionals (2nd Edition). Pearson: UK
Polit D.F. and Beck C. (2018) Essentials for Nursing Research Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice (9th Edition). Lippincott Williams and Wilkins: USA
Sweet, L. et al. (2019) ‘Developing reflective capacities in midwifery students: Enhancing learning through reflective writing’, Women and Birth pp. 119-126

Online Resources
UCD Library. Available at:
https://www.ucd.ie/library/ [Accessed January 4th 2023]
UCD Research Ethics Available at:
https://www.ucd.ie/researchethics/
UCD Research Ethics, Policy and Guidelines. Available at:
https://www.ucd.ie/researchethics/policiesguidelines/ [Accessed January 4th 2023]
HSE Research Ethics Committees. Available at:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/publichealth/publichealthdepts/research/rec.html
HSE Research and Development. Available At:
https://hseresearch.ie/homepage-2/ [Accessed January 4th 2023]
HSE Action Plan for Health Research
Available at: https://hseresearch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/10-Year-Action-Plan.pdf [Accessed January 4th 2023]
Department of Health (2016) National Maternity Strategy Creating a Better Future Together 2016-2026
Available at: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/0ac5a8-national-maternity-strategy-creating-a-better-future-together-2016-2/ [Accessed September 12th 2022]
ICM (2018) Position Statement -Role of the Midwife in Research
Available at: https://www.internationalmidwives.org/assets/files/statement-files/2018/04/role-of-the-midwife-in-research-eng.pdf [Accessed January 4th 2023]
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (2021) Code of professional conduct and ethics for registered nurses and midwives. Available at:
https://www.nmbi.ie/NMBI/media/NMBI/Code-of-Professional-Conduct-and-Ethics.pdf [Accessed January 4th 2023]
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (2015) Ethical conduct in research- professional guidance. Available at:
https://www.nmbi.ie/NMBI/media/NMBI/ethical-conduct-in-research-professional-guidance.pdf?ext=.pdf [Accessed January 4th 2023]
JBI is a global organisation promoting and supporting evidence-based decisions that improve health and health service delivery. Available at:
https://jbi.global/ [Accessed January 4th 2023]

Further suggested reading/sources of knowledge will be provided throughout the module
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25 Mon 14:00 - 15:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Spring