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RESEARCH 1: INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
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GPHSC1202 - RESEARCH 1: INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
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<p>This unit is designed to develop foundational skills in understanding and applying evidence-based practice so that students become informed consumers of research with the ability to relate research to health practice. The unit will examine the major steps in the research process and the principles of evidence-based practice. In order to provide the highest quality health care, students must be able to access, interpret and evaluate the best available evidence, and incorporate into health practice. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit can be utilised across all units of the Bachelor of Health courses. This unit will incorporate additional learning hours to support the development of students’ academic and study skills</p>
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<p>Research awareness</p>
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<li>Health research – appreciation and application using a range of communication and investigation skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of contemporary health and research theories and philosophies</li>
<li>Relating professional standards of practice and requirements of the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016), Code of Conduct (2018) and Code of Ethics for Nurses (2018) and research ethics to health research;</li>
<li>Collaborative implementation of health research to enhance person-centered outcomes Health research informing evidence-based practice to enhance person-centered outcomes</li>
<li>Socio-cultural considerations in health practice and health research.</li>
<li>Research Skills Development Framework for undergraduate courses</li>
<li>Ways of thinking and knowing in health</li>
<li>Develop and assess health graduate capabilities allocated to this unit</li>
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<p>Introduction to literature reviews</p>
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<li>The purpose of literature reviews;</li>
<li>information and digital literacy skills for research data base searches</li>
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<p>Contemporary approaches to research in health</p>
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<li>common quantitative research methods;</li>
<li>common qualitative research methods;</li>
<li>mixed methods research</li>
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<p>Approaches to sampling and data collection</p>
<p>Approaches to analysing research data</p>
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<li>establishing rigor;</li>
<li>establishing credibility and trustworthiness</li>
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<p>Understanding research findings and evidence-based practice</p>
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<li>Appraise, interpret and communicate research findings;</li>
<li>Applying research knowledge to inform health practice.</li>
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<p>Evidence-based practice</p>
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<li>Credible evidence in research and practice</li>
<li>Research and academic integrity</li>
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Unit description
<p>This unit is designed to develop foundational skills in understanding and applying evidence-based practice so that students become informed consumers of research with the ability to relate research to health practice. The unit will examine the major steps in the research process and the principles of evidence-based practice. In order to provide the highest quality health care, students must be able to access, interpret and evaluate the best available evidence, and incorporate into health practice. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit can be utilised across all units of the Bachelor of Health courses. This unit will incorporate additional learning hours to support the development of students’ academic and study skills</p>
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<p>Research awareness</p> <ul> <li>Health research – appreciation and application using a range of communication and investigation skills</li> <li>Knowledge of contemporary health and research theories and philosophies</li> <li>Relating professional standards of practice and requirements of the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016), Code of Conduct (2018) and Code of Ethics for Nurses (2018) and research ethics to health research;</li> <li>Collaborative implementation of health research to enhance person-centered outcomes Health research informing evidence-based practice to enhance person-centered outcomes</li> <li>Socio-cultural considerations in health practice and health research.</li> <li>Research Skills Development Framework for undergraduate courses</li> <li>Ways of thinking and knowing in health</li> <li>Develop and assess health graduate capabilities allocated to this unit</li> </ul> <p>Introduction to literature reviews</p> <ul> <li>The purpose of literature reviews;</li> <li>information and digital literacy skills for research data base searches</li> </ul> <p>Contemporary approaches to research in health</p> <ul> <li>common quantitative research methods;</li> <li>common qualitative research methods;</li> <li>mixed methods research</li> </ul> <p>Approaches to sampling and data collection</p> <p>Approaches to analysing research data</p> <ul> <li>establishing rigor;</li> <li>establishing credibility and trustworthiness</li> </ul> <p>Understanding research findings and evidence-based practice</p> <ul> <li>Appraise, interpret and communicate research findings;</li> <li>Applying research knowledge to inform health practice.</li> </ul> <p>Evidence-based practice</p> <ul> <li>Credible evidence in research and practice</li> <li>Research and academic integrity</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gphsc1202">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the principles of ethical research</p>
K2
<p>Describe the relationship between health and research and the role of critical thinking and reflection in the development of health knowledge</p>
K3
<p>Describe the principles of evidence-based practice, recognising the importance of incorporating research evidence into practice to the delivery of high-quality health care</p>
K4
<p>Develop and assess health graduate attributes and Standards of Practice allocated to this unit</p>
S1
<p>Develop critical thinking skills and enquiring strategies to locate literature and compare and contrast findings</p>
S2
<p>Describe research methodologies used in the investigation of health problems</p>
S3
<p>Critically analyse the skills necessary to incorporate research into health practice, including the use of research articles, methodologies, data collection and analysis techniques</p>
A1
<p>Discuss the concept of evidence-based practice in relation to the provision of safe, effective, holistic health care</p>
A2
<p>Apply research concepts and skills, reflective practice skills, and the value of systematic inquiry in health</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>80% Attendance at Active Learning Sessions</p>
<p>S/U Hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Measuring students’ knowledge, skills and understandings against the achievement standards</p>
<p>Quiz Assessment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Critical review of research literature relating to contemporary health issues, Develop and assess health graduate attributes allocated to this unit</p>
<p>Essay including annotated bibliography and integrated literature review</p>
<p>60-80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060301 - General Nursing
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gphsc1202">View unit fees</a>
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