Structured Data Search and UtilizationLaajuus (2 cr)

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
- professional writing: structuring a written assignment, paraphrasing and referencing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- knows the basics of a structured data search
- identify the importance of evidence-based knowledge in nursing
- knows elements of professional reading and writing

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- is able to describe the structured data search process
- understands the importance of evidence-based practice in nursing
- is able to identify elements of professional reading and writing

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
- is able to apply the elements of professional reading and writing