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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 provide a 2-minute pitch on the research question and follow with a written assignment on the background of to research question and search strategy | Throughout the Trimester | 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. This feedback will feedforward for the summative assessment on key concepts related to ' Research question' 'Search Strategy'. 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 |