Course Catalogue

Nursing and Advanced Practice

The aim of this module is to analyse the role of evaluation in service delivery within health and social care settings to develop organisation wide changes which are coherent and internally consistent.

Outline Syllabus:Research and Evaluation Basics and Design Service User reviews and Planning Complaints Theories of evaluation Evaluation frameworks Models of quality Consumer orientated definitions of quality Quality initiatives within health and social care Social, political and economic theory which impact upon quality Qualitative and quantitative measures in evaluation The role of statutory, professional and sector regulatory bodies in assuring and enhancing quality. Risk assessment frameworks. Service user inclusion in quality processes.

Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to analyse the role of evaluation in service delivery within health and social care settings to develop organisation wide changes which are coherent and internally consistent.

Additional Information:Evaluation can be described as a practical applied discipline: the academic – scientific perspective and a ‘service or practice’ perspective. When seeking evidence on the impact, effectiveness and outcomes of new policy initiatives within health and social care environments, evaluation has become more prominent as part of quality assurance programmes. Therefore within the context of health and social care, evaluation research can examine the effectiveness of interventions and the impact on service delivery and patient outcomes. 1.The module learning outcomes and relevant subject benchmark statements are in line with the QAA framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The module is aligned to the Level 7 descriptors for a Level 7 Higher Education Qualification. 2.The module is delivered over one semester. 3.The criteria for admission to the module is that candidates are currently working as a registered professional in a relevant area of practice. Ideally candidates will have studied at degree (level 6) however if this is not the case the applicants skills and professional experience will be discussed to allow the module leader to assess capability to study at level 7 4.The final award is a Continuing Professional Development – Quality Monitoring and Improvement 5.The students have access to Canvas and the University's other range of electronic support such as access to the electronic library facilities. The students also have access to the module leader through phone contact, emails and face to face meetings. A module guide is also provided which guides students to the wider range of support available. 6.The programme is assessed and run in line with the Academic Framework 2013-14 http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/eaqs/121984.htm 7.Attendance is required throughout the module and will be monitored as required by HENW. 8.Module written in 2014 9.The methods for improving the quality and standards of learning are as follows:  Annual monitoring Review  Feedback from the students and Boards of Study  Reports from External Examiner  Ensuring the module reflects the values of the current teaching and learning strategy 10. This is a stand-alone CPD. An appropriately qualified external examiner will be selected from the MSc Advanced Practice suite of examiners.