Understanding Midwifery Research
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MIDW2017 | Midwifery | 2 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MIDW2017
- School
- Midwifery
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This course considers:
a) Evidence based practice and application of research to midwifery care
b) The research process
c) Critical appraisal of health care research
d) Literature searching and selection
e) Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods
f) Quality improvement methodologies
g) Ethical issues in research
Target Students
Pre-registration student midwives
Classes
200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study
Assessment
- 100% Assignment: Up to 3000 word written essay to assess knowledge and understanding
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the research process and its application to evidence-based midwifery practice.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
1. Discuss the relationship between midwifery care, evidence based practice and research
2. Understand and describe the research process, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods
Intellectual skills
1. Identify and scrutinise appropriate literature evidence
2. Discuss good ethical practice in relation to research studies
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise health care research
Transferable skills
1. Utilise information technology to identify key resources