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Offerings

MANDURAH-S1N-INT-2021-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1N-INT-2021-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Appraise the concept of evidence-based practice and its application to the development of clinical protocols and recommendations.

2.

Compare the types and levels of evidence related to research of nursing care and disease management and incorporate research findings into planning nursing care.

3.

Explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative research.

4.

Interpret research findings and describe the practice implications.

5.

Interpret the ethical principles underpinning research process.

6.

Assess the quality of evidence derived from selected nursing and midwifery research literature.

7.

Infer the importance of adhering to the protocols and policy of institutions that are derived from quality evidence.

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Additional information

Unit content:

Key topics include:

Introduction to research and evidence-based nursing

Formulate research questions

Information literacy

Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

Critical Appraisal

Ethics in nursing research