RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE IN MIDWIFERY
NSM4REM
2020
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.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
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
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Research Methods in Nursing and Midwifery (2nd Ed) | Recommended | Jirojwong S., Johnson M., & Welch A.(2014) | Oxford University Press, Melbourne |
| Readings | Research Methods in Health (3rd Ed) | Recommended | Liamputtong, P., Anderson, K., & Bondas, T. (2016) | Oxford University Press, Melbourne |
| Readings | Nursing and midwifery research: methods and appraisal for evidence-based practice (5th edition) | Recommended | Schneider, Z., & Whitehead, D.(2016) | Elsevier, Australia |
| Readings | Research and evidence in practice. | Prescribed | Erickson,S Hodgkin,S , Karasmanis,S Murley G. | La Trobe University, 2018 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Justify the choice of different research designs and data collection methods
- Activities:
- face-to-face lectures; online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; Interactive workshops
02. Formulate a research question based on a clinical issue related to midwifery
- Activities:
- face-to-face lectures; online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; Interactive workshops
03. Develop a search strategy and conduct a literature review related to a specific topic
- Activities:
- face-to-face lectures; online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; Interactive workshops; Interactive presentations with experienced midwifery researchers
04. Critically appraise levels of evidence and how this impacts the relevance of research to a clinical question
- Activities:
- face-to-face lectures; online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; Interactive workshops
05. Explain the ethical issues inherent in midwifery research
- Activities:
- face-to-face lectures; online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; interactive workshops; Interactive presentations with experienced midwifery researchers
06. Explain key principles that underpin evidence- based practice
- Activities:
- face-to-face lectures; online E-learning modules with interactive web-based activities; Interactive workshops Interactive presentations with experienced midwifery researchers
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHeather Grimes
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
06
-
08
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 08
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
06
-
24
Eleven 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 24
and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via
LMS"
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
17
-
17
Two 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 17 to week 17
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes x 5 (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Written assessment (1000 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Written assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen McLachlan
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
06
-
08
Four 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 08
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
06
-
24
Eleven 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 06 to week 24
and delivered via online.
"Students will access online modules via
LMS"
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
17
-
17
Two 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 17 to week 17
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes will be delivered in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes x 5 (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Written assessment (1000 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Written assessment (2000 word equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |