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NUR-40118 - Module Specification
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 24 November 2024

NUR-40118 - Applied Research Methods for Healthcare
Coordinator: Suhad Daher-Nashif
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

none

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

This module will provide students with the opportunity to explore the competencies related to evidence informed practice and research skills to develop a project proposal plan. This will be the foundation to support a substantive independent piece of work towards your chosen Masters programme (MSc Global Healthcare Leadership, MSc Nursing, MSc Midwifery). The programme takes a blended learning approach to meet the needs of students in professional roles and encourages collaborative practice and inter-professional learning.

Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of applied research methods. To develop skills in the synthesis of literature and appraise differing research methodologies to support the interpretation of research.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically appraise and synthesise current research literature and evidence base;: 1
demonstrate a critical understanding of the research process and differing research methodologies applied to one's own scope of professional practice;: 1
provide an evidence based rationale required to develop a robust, creative and innovative independent project plan to enhance future healthcare delivery.  : 1

Study hours

10 hours in situ teaching (2 weeks) to include the Module launch and presentation of research topic ideas.
25 hours online activities (with online teacher presence) to include pre-recorded lectures, expert speakers, blogs, flipped classroom, drop-in assessment cafes
65 hours reading and private study
50 hours assessment preparation and writing

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 24 November 2024