Evidence in Practice (NURS90120)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to critically analyse evidence informing practice by:

• Describing the role of evidence-based practice to inform health-care decisions
• Developing searchable questions arising from clinical problems and issues
• Demonstrating how to undertake a systematic search of electronic databases
• Identify and justify appropriate sources of information to answer clinical questions
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills in critically appraising research using relevant appraisal frameworks
• Demonstrating the ability and confidence to comprehend complex concepts when confronted with unfamiliar problems
• Demonstrate the application of information technology skills, including software systems
• Evaluating, synthesising and summarising research in health-related disciplines

Generic skills

• Well-developed problem-solving abilities characterised by flexibility of approach to learning
• Advanced critical appraisal skills and techniques applicable to health disciplines
• Confidence in critiquing, interpretation and summarising evidence in practice
• Advanced oral and written communication skills