Courses & Units
Research for Clinical Practice A CNA672
Introduction
This unit provides you with the foundational knowledge required to appreciate the role of research in clinical practice. The unit aims to deepen appreciation of the importance of research utilisation and evidence-based practice in the provision of quality patient and family care. You will gain skills in searching for and evaluating high level evidence to answer questions from clinical practice and in the critical appraisal of common types of quantitative and qualitative research. You will also explore the role that nurses and midwives play in supporting the development of cultures of inquiry within their healthcare agencies.
Summary
| Unit name | Research for Clinical Practice A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA672 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Doctor Rachel Kornhaber |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
| Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Critically appraise quantitative and qualitative research.
- Demonstrate skills that contribute towards creating cultures of inquiry in your area of clinical practice.
- Search and locate high level research resources to answer clinical questions and areas of interest.
- Appropriately apply the use of high level research resources in clinical practice (knowledge translation).
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,615.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Research (20%)|Critical Appraisal of a Randomised Control Trial (30%)|Evaluation of Practice (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Whitehead, D., Ferguson, C., LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (eds) (2020). Nursing and Midwifery Research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice, 6th edn, Elsevier Australia |
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| Recommended | Greenhalgh, T. M., Bidewell, J., Warland, J., Lambros, A., & Crisp, E. (2020). Understanding research methods for evidence-based practice in health. John Wiley & Sons. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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