Learning objectives
The course aims to enable the student to know and to understand the essential elements of the methodology of nursing research, also in order to achieve the ability to use the knowledge and understanding gained in planning a literature search for the preparation of the thesis and thereafter for the conduct of a professional activity based on "Evidence-based nursing".
Learning Outcomes
The student at the end of the course, will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding about:
- The meaning of EBN
The methods of structuring of a scientific article
- The tools of qualitative research
- The tools of quantitative research
The student also, applying the knowledge and understanding acquired, must be capable of:
- Set up the work of preparation of the thesis
Prerequisites
no one
Course unit content
The lessons of the course deal with elements of the methodology of qualitative research and quantitative research and addressing the issue of planning a research project, also using the model of the thesis as an example of research. Are then addressed the principles of evaluation of scientific studies.
Full programme
Outline of drawings of research studies
Critical evaluation of studies
Introduction to Qualitative Research
a. the tools of qualitative research
Introduction to Quantitative Research
b. the tools of quantitative research
The thesis project
Bibliography
no one
Teaching methods
Lectures with the use of audio-visual aids and classroom discussion,
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives of the course consists of an oral examination. Through questions about the contents of the course will be determined whether the student has achieved the goal of knowledge and understanding of the content. Through questions regarding the planning of the thesis will be determined whether the student has achieved the aim of applying the acquired knowledge
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