Structured Data Search and Utilization (2 cr)

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

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Exam schedules

Groupwork, including presentations and written report. assessment: 0-5. Feedback and request for completion is given max 2 times - after that the grade is 0.
Deadline for the written report is 31.5.
Delayed submission reduces the grade automatically 1 grade per delayed week.

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)
guided individual work; independently
learning by experience search strategy during the course, group work and self study
Familiarization with course literature

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.

Materials and links shared by teacher through course Moodle platform.

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).

Content scheduling

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Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

Participation in the orientation lesson 07.05.2024 at 12.30 is mandatory.
Participation in the lessons of informatian on 17.05.2024 12.30 - 14.00 is mandatory.

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.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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