RSRH 81006: Examine An Aspect Of Clinical Practice From An Evidence-Based Perspective: Evidence Based Practice in Nursing, UCD, Ireland

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:

1. Examine an aspect of clinical practice from an evidence-based perspective.

2. Exercise appropriate judgment in the selection of evidence for the literature review.

3. Discuss the selected literature in an integrated manner.

4. Evaluate the relevance of research findings for nursing practice and education.

5. Make recommendations for practice based on findings from the literature review.

Content Detail

Examining practice

1. Reviewing the literature on nursing practice

3. Evaluating evidence and considering its application in clinical practice

Writing a literature review

1. Revise understanding of a literature review

2. Provide examples of a literature review

3. Develop skills for undertaking a literature review

Appraising evidence for practice

1. Examining clinical guidelines

2. Developing policies and procedures

3. Appraising evidence

4. Selecting evidence

Evidence-based practice

1. Developing evidence-based practice

2. How research aids the development of evidence-based practice

3. Implementing evidence-based practice