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Basics of Evidence Based Practice

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHP1603
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: SH 2019
Level: Bachelor of Nursing
Year of Study: 1 (2019-2020)
Semester: Spring
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Melender, Hanna-Leena
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
36S-SH-1A2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09
37S-SH-1B2019-09-02 – 2020-05-24Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
38S-SH-1CK2020-01-06 – 2020-05-24Anne Puska, Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
39S-SH-1DK2020-01-06 – 2020-05-24Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
40S-SH-1VK2020-01-06 – 2020-05-24Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish2019-12-16 – 2020-01-14
41S-TH-1A2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Hanna-Leena MelenderFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09

Learning Outcomes

The student understands that the work of a nurse is be based on evidence and adheres in implementing it, the student masters database searching in the most central health science databases and is able to read and critically evaluate scientific publications, the student is able to use multidisciplinary knowledge to support her/his clinical decision-making.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 53 h
- of which scheduled studies: 26 h
- of which autonomous studies: 27 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Knowledge, science and research, Knowledge base of nursing in nursing curriculum, Sources of information, How to read and use a scientific article, The idea of evidence based practice, Evaluating the effectiveness of nursing, Searching for research literature, Searching for information derived from other sources that has found to be credible, Critical thinking and reflection

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Relevant articles

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, discussions and workshops in the contact learning 24 h
E-learning 4 h
Autonomous studies 27 h

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
The student
- is able to search and use multiple relevant source materials using multiple demanding techniques
- is able to make flawless references in the text and prepare a flawless reference list
- is able to find the most relevant information from scientific sources and evaluate it critically

Grade 3
The student
- is able to search and use relevant source materials using multiple techniques
- is able to make references in the text and prepare a reference list
- is able to find the most relevant information from scientific materials

Grade 1
The student
- is able to search and use source material
- is able to make references
- is able to read scientific materials

Assessment Methods

Assignment 27 h 100 %


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