RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN MIDWIFERY
NSM4REM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students with the knowledge and skills to be able to interpret and understand research evidence and its impact on midwifery practice. Drawing on real life examples of midwifery related research you will gain a broad understanding of various research designs including the application of quantitative and qualitative approaches. You will develop skills in critiquing evidence for application to maternity care. Through lectures, online activities and workshops you will develop skills in reviewing the literature, explore the ethics of research and apply the appropriate design and methods to specific clinical and social issues related to maternity care and practice.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HGMW, HGMWB - Graduate Diploma in Midwifery or HGCFCN - Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing or HMMW - Master of Midwifery
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Research Methods in Health
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLiamputtong, P., Anderson, K., & Bondas, T.
Year2016
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherOxford University Press, Melbourne
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Research and evidence in practice.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorErickson,S Hodgkin,S , Karasmanis,S Murley G.
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe University
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 17 - 17
One 6.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 7 - 8
Four 3.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 8 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Eleven 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Students will access online modules via LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes x 5 (1000 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written assessment (1000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written assessment (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 06-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 17 - 17
One 6.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 7 - 8
Four 3.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 8 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 26
Eleven 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Students will access online modules via LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes x 5 (1000 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written assessment (1000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Written assessment (2000 word equivalent) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |