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NMHS43270

Academic Year 2024/2025

ResMethodsAppliedtoHealthcare (NMHS43270)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Brynne Gilmore
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed to build upon the student’s existing knowledge and skills in relation to the critique and utilisation of research. The module is aimed at advancing the student’s research appreciation and capacity to engage in evidence-based practice. There is a particular emphasis on the process of planning research through the formulation of research questions and the selection of appropriate study designs to address health-related issues. Additionally, it encourages a critical perspective in both the interpretation of evidence for practice by providing students with the skills and tools to appraise research evidence. Ethical considerations and the importance of patient/public involvement in research are discussed with the purpose of providing students with the tools to plan and conduct robust, high-quality research.

The module is delivered online with live teaching sessions taking place throughout the trimester. As this module is delivered online, applicants will require regular access to a computer, preferably with a broadband connection and have basic IT skills (e.g. an ability to browse the internet, use email and word processing applications).

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the relevance and importance of evidence-based practice for effective healthcare delivery
2. Distinguish the philosophical underpinnings and theoretical frameworks/perspectives of healthcare enquiry and analyse how these frameworks influence the subsequent conduct of research and enquiry
3. Formulate appropriate research/review questions relating to a defined healthcare problem using appropriate frameworks
4. Investigate a variety of research designs, procedures and analytical processes, and distinguish and justify their use to address various research questions
5. Critically review, analyse and synthesise relevant literature using appropriate appraisal tools
6. Determine and explain core concepts of research integrity, including ethics, PPI and translation of evidence to practice, and justify application in relation to a defined healthcare problem

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

75
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Lectures

20
Online Learning

15
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Online learning format supported by live classrooms and online group activities to support learning.
You must not use GenAI in the assignments as part of this module.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Completion of level 8 (UCD 3) research module or equivalent


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Protocol poster or presentation and discussion/reflection Week 12, Week 14 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes
95
 Yes
Reflective Assignment: Peer review activity (mid-term) Week 8 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No
5
 No

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?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Andrew Darley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Aoife De Brún Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Brynne Gilmore Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Lisa Rogers Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Once Off Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 4, 6, 11 Mon 14:00 - 16:50
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