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Structured Data SearchLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: 7Q00FP74

Credits

2 op

Objectives

The Student
- understands the meaning of evidence-based practice in nursing
- knows the clinical guidelines and care chain based on health care
- is able to identify, evaluate and use information sources systematically

Content

- structured data search and literature critique
- grounds of good scientific practice
- evidence-based practice in nursing
- the most important national and international databases and clinical guidelines in the field of health sciences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- knows the basics of a structured data search
- identify the importance of evidence-based knowledge in nursing

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- is able to describe the structured data search process
- understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- is able to implement a structured data search with detailed explanations
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical guidelines in nursing.

Enrolment period

21.08.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Lily Nosraty
  • Taina Peltonen
Person in charge

Sanna Laiho

Groups
  • 22NURSE

Objectives (course unit)

The Student
- understands the meaning of evidence-based practice in nursing
- knows the clinical guidelines and care chain based on health care
- is able to identify, evaluate and use information sources systematically

Content (course unit)

- structured data search and literature critique
- grounds of good scientific practice
- evidence-based practice in nursing
- the most important national and international databases and clinical guidelines in the field of health sciences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- knows the basics of a structured data search
- identify the importance of evidence-based knowledge in nursing

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- is able to describe the structured data search process
- understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- is able to implement a structured data search with detailed explanations
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical guidelines in nursing.

Location and time

contact lectures

Exam schedules

Group assignment in addition self-reflection of each student and presentation on last session.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria - satisfactory (1-2):
The student
- knows the basics of a structured data search
- perceives the importance of evidence-based knowledge in nursing.
Evaluation criteria - good (3-4):
The student
- is able to describe the structured data search process
- understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing.
Evaluation criteria - excellent (5):
The student
- is able to implement a structured data search with detailed explanations
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical guidelines in nursing.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures (contact lectures)
Two sessions will be held in the computer class
guided individual and group work
learning by experience search strategy during the course, group work and self study
Familiarization with course literature
passing exam through the group assignment and presentation

Learning materials

Glaziou and Del Mar (2015) Evidence Based Practice workbook Bridging the gap between health care research and practice, BMJ book
Polit & Beck (2014) Essentials of Nursing Research. Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
https://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/c.php?g=158201&p=1036021
http://hcmarketplace.com/media/supplemental/3737_browse.pdf

Student workload

Total student hours 54 h.
Includes lectures, group work and online searches. Independent study throughout the course (includes, for example, e-learning, course literature studying, group work).

Further information

Attendence to the lectures is essential for learning.
If student's absentee rate is equal to or greater than 20 percent they cannot participate in the final assessment.

Enrolment period

10.06.2022 - 31.12.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 25.12.2022

Credits

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 39

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Lily Nosraty
  • Taina Peltonen
Person in charge

Helena Vesaluoma

Groups
  • 21NURSE
    Degree Programme in Nursing

Objectives (course unit)

The Student
- understands the meaning of evidence-based practice in nursing
- knows the clinical guidelines and care chain based on health care
- is able to identify, evaluate and use information sources systematically

Content (course unit)

- structured data search and literature critique
- grounds of good scientific practice
- evidence-based practice in nursing
- the most important national and international databases and clinical guidelines in the field of health sciences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- knows the basics of a structured data search
- identify the importance of evidence-based knowledge in nursing

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- is able to describe the structured data search process
- understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- is able to implement a structured data search with detailed explanations
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical guidelines in nursing.

Location and time

contact lectures

Exam schedules

Group assignment in addition self-reflection of each student and presentation on last session

Assessment methods and criteria

Theory and practical evaluation through seminar and assignments, JBI recommendation task
(pass/fail), Research article task (pass/fail), Seminar presentation with peer evaluation (pass/fail)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Two sessions will be held in the computer class
guided individual work; independently
learning by experience search Strategy during the course and self study
Familiarization with course literature
passing exams through the assignment

Learning materials

Glaziou and Del Mar (2015) Evidence Based Practice workbook Bridging the gap between health care research and practice, BMJ book
Polit & Beck (2014) Essentials of Nursing Research. Appraising Evidence for Nursing Practice.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
https://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/c.php?g=158201&p=1036021
http://hcmarketplace.com/media/supplemental/3737_browse.pdf

Student workload

Total student hours 54 h.Includes lectures. Independent study throughout the course (includes, for example, e-learning, course literature studying, group work).

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Evaluation criteria - satisfactory (1-2):
The student
- knows the basics of a structured data search
- perceives the importance of evidence-based knowledge in nursing.
Evaluation criteria - good (3-4):
The student
- is able to describe the structured data search process
- understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing.
Evaluation criteria - excellent (5):
The student
- is able to implement a structured data search with detailed explanations
- is able to apply evidence-based knowledge and clinical guidelines in nursing.