Study Guide

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

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

- 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) (course unit)

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

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 work; independently
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.