Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Nursing and Advanced Practice
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7003MRESHW-SEP-CTY
Aims
to adopt a systematic approach to searching and utilising literature
to explore approaches to evidence synthesis
to develop skills required for critical appraisal of literature or evidence
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the processes associated with evidence synthesis
2.
Critically reflect on the skills associated with accessing evidence to answer a particular issue
3.
Synthesise evidence from key research paradigms to inform an area of interest
4.
Critically explore the nature and purpose of evidence
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Evidence based practice and beyond
Introduction to critical appraisal.
The theories of critical appraisal.
Developing a research question (PICO)
The process of searching and utilising evidence.
Conducting a systematic literature search
Reference management and screening
Measuring quality within research. (CASP/DARE)
Data extraction and introduction to evidence synthesis
- Meta-analysis and methods for combining quantitative evidence
- Exploring other methods of evidence synthesis
Module Overview:
During this module, you will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to searching and utilising literature to explore approaches to evidence synthesis. These are key skills required for critical appraisal of literature or evidence.
During this module, you will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to searching and utilising literature to explore approaches to evidence synthesis. These are key skills required for critical appraisal of literature or evidence.
Additional Information:This module provides the fundamental skills students require in critical appraisal and evidence synthesis.