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Evidence Synthesis and Translation Pathway
• Critically reflect on one’s practice experience, stakeholder consultation, and preliminary literature review and formulate a problem statement and research question related to professional practice.
• Critically analyse and synthesise the theory and methods relevant to evidence-based practice and evaluate their application in healthcare.
• Plan and document a systematic search strategy drawing on a recognised evidence synthesis framework to locate and retrieve appropriate evidence corresponding to the research question.
Specific to Evidence Synthesis Pathway
• Critically reflect and examine an appropriate theoretical and methodological framework for evidence appraisal and
synthesis.
• Using a recognised critical appraisal tool, evaluate and synthesise the evidence concerning dimensions of
quality, transparency of reporting and its application to practice.
Specific to Evidence Translation Pathway
• Critically reflect and examine appropriate theoretical and methodological frameworks for evidence translation in healthcare.
• Critically reflect on the existing synthesised evidence relevant to your research question and develop an evidence-informed
implementation proposal appropriate for translation into your practice.
• Key concepts and framework of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
• Formulating structured research questions
• Research paradigms and designs
• Developing systematic search strategies for evidence
• Evidence hierarchies and designs
• Critical appraisal of research evidence
• Key frameworks and theories for evidence translation (complexity theory, systems thinking, Implementation Science).
• Implementation Science tools and methods
• Evidence-informed Implementation proposal design
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 14 |
Small Group | 15 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 20 |
Project Supervision | 40 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 670 |
Total | 759 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Project: Students submit a dissertation (10-12,000 words) based on an evidence synthesis or evidence translation at the end of the Spring trimester | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | No | 90 |
Assignment: The students are required to submit an assignment (1,000) on week 11. | Week 11 | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Active feedback is provided every 48 hours in response to any student-led assessment queries on the online ask a question forum. Through online workshops and breakout sessions, lecturers offer several mechanisms for live interactive feedback. • Individual written feedback will be provided following submission and grading of assignment 1 (1000 words). This feedback will feedforward for the summative assessment on key concepts related to 'Search Strategy' and 'critical appraisal'. Collective feedback on key themes is provided to the class through a short video session. • All dissertation chapters have two mechanisms for formative feedback (1) peer assessment and feedback (11) academic supervisor. Each chapter has a rubric developed to enhance feedback.
Name | Role |
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Dr Carmel Davies | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Bridget Johnston | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Deirdre O'Donnell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |