Brief module description/summary:
• Students will explore the philosophical perspectives of research approaches, consider a range of research methodologies, the important role of governance, ethical practises and the contribution of evidence to inform nursing practice.
• Continue to develop the skills of critical reflection and writing and further advance their information retrieval skills evaluating sources of knowledge, contextualising the difference between information, opinion and research-based knowledge.
• Recognise the contribution of evidence in identifying the need for changes in service delivery and its role in innovatory practice to the benefit of service users and their families whilst acknowledging and appreciating the impact that may result from a financial and physical resource perspective. An appreciation of budgetary management and business planning therefore will also be embraced within the module.
