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NMHS43160

Academic Year 2022/2023

Evidence Based Decison Midwifery (NMHS43160)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Denise O'Brien
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Indicative Module Description: The aim of this module is to enable midwifery practitioners to engage in a critical review of ther decision-making in midwfery practice. Key concepts that will be explored incude, autonomy, relational decision-making, shared decison-making, organisational cultures and systems of care and decison-making. Models and frameworks for decision-making will be explored along with the evidence reporting the factors that enhance or inhibit midwife's ability to make effective decisions in midwifry practice The different sources of knowledge which influence midwifery practice will be examined along with the challenges to decision making. Midwives decision making relating to the normalisation of birth will be explored. Students will also explore the nature of professional judgement and the concepts of partnership and consensus decision-making in the delivery of woman-centred care. From the outset students will be encouraged to critically explore their own philosophy of midwifery care and identify how this influences their clinical decision making processes.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Analytically explore theories of decision-making and identify the factors that affect the midwife’s ability to make effective decisions.
2. Understand the role of Autonomy – particularly the theories and evidence relating to
-Relational autonomy/ and the influences on decision-making theory
3.Critically explore the role of the woman as decision maker in her own care
Including the concepts of Informed choice/ intuition and the relevant evidence – International perspectives.
4.Judiciously explore the evidence pertaining to shared decision-making in Midwifery Practice and Contemporary Maternity Care
5. Understand midwives approaches to decision-making- the evidence and debates from contemporary literature.
6. Understand and critique the complexities and constraints that influence decision-making in midwifery practice
7. Critique and synthesise the evidence pertaining to decision making related to advanced midwifery practice.
8. Understand the importance of the concepts of Women centred care and Leadership for effective decision-making in midwifery Practice.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

180
Lectures

24
Small Group

26
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Modified lecture: Introduction of learning objectives and key concepts through an interactive learning approach/ discussion
Blended/ connected learning approach - interactive online presentations/, with subsequent in-depth group discussions of the relevant literature/evidence, policy documents/ perspectives/ understandings
In- depth discussions/ demonstrations of clinical skills through workshops with Clinical practitioners

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Evidence based decison Midwif (NMHS41820)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Reflective case studies Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes
80
 Yes
Presentation: Oral presentation Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes
20
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Following the assessment, I encourage you to make an appointment with me and I will do one to one feedback on your assignment including your writing style, approach to critical analysis and advise for your next written assignment. Written feedback will be provided to you.

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