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NURSING 4301 - Honours Systematic Reviews of Research

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

This course is designed to enable students to understand why reviews of research are needed and their role in health care decision making, develop skills to critically evaluate different types of reviews in order to make informed decisions for changes in practice and develop skills in reviewing the research literature to enable them to undertake their own systematic review in the future.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code NURSING 4301
    Course Honours Systematic Reviews of Research
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 12 hours per week (blended delivery including readings, learning activities and assessment items)
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Restrictions Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences (Honours)
    Assessment Essay, Review Protocol
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Mitra Javanmard

    Dr Mitra Javanmard, PhD, BHSc (Hons), BM

    Adelaide Nursing School | Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences 

    Level 4, Corner North Terrace & George Street, The 成人大片, SA 5005, Australia - Kaurna Land

    T: +61 8 8313 1008 | E: mitra.javanmard@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

    WEEK  TOPIC
    1          Reviews of the literature
    2          Types of reviews
    3          Systematic reviews
    4          Review protocol
    5          Finding the evidence
    6          Critical appraisal           
    7          Levels of evidence/Grades of recommendations
    8          Data extraction
    9          Meta-analysis
    10        Reviews of qualitative research: Introduction
    11        Reviews of qualitative research: Critical appraisal & synthesis
    12        Writing a systematic review protocol
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Discuss why reviews of research are needed and their role in health care decision making
    2. Distinguish between the different types of reviews of research and demonstrate the critical features of systematic reviews of research
    3. Plan and develop a systematic review protocol for a specific area of healthcare
    4. Apply advanced searching skills to identify research for a specific area of healthcare
    5. Conduct critical appraisal of multiple types of research
    6. Conduct synthesis of different types of research including the use of meta-analysis and meta-synthesis
    7. Distinguish between systematic review methods for qualitative and quantitative research
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1-2, 6-7

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 1-2, 5-7

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 3-4

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 4

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 3, 5-6

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    		 5

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 5,7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Text
    The prescribed text is integral to the course.

    Gough, D, Oliver, S & Thomas, J 2017, An Introduction to Systematic Reviews, 2nd Ed. Sage Publications, London.

    Reader
    The readings for this course are available electronically via MyUni. Please note: it is your responsibility to organise printing should you prefer a hard copy of the reader.
    Recommended Resources

    A number of comprehensive systematic review guides are available from the internet. These guides have been developed by key organisations and are freely available. They can be used to supplement the prescribed text.

    The citation details and internet addresses for these electronic publications are:

    • Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewers’ Manual. Available from

    • Higgins JPT, Green S (editors). Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions Version 5.1.0 [updated March 2011]. The Cochrane Collaboration, 2011. Available from

    • NHS Centre for Reviews and Dissemination 2008, ‘Systematic Reviews: CRD’s guidance for undertaking reviews in health care’, University of York. York, https://www.york.ac.uk/crd/guidance/

     

    Note: The recommended texts are available free online however, hard copies may be available for purchase.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course is conducted using the Flexible Delivery Mode. Systematic Reviews of Research involves a substantial program of reading which students are expected to complete as an integral component of the course. The Study Guide has been designed to guide students through the program of readings.

    The Study Guide takes the student through the readings contained in the Reader, offering the student insights into key issues, significant understandings and directions for further reading. The Study Guide utilises stimulus questions, activities and discussion points to maximise student learning. It also provides students with a time frame in order to ensure steady progress.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    It is expected that you will need to invest about 12 hours per week of study to successfully complete this course. It is recommended
    that you plan your time commitment to the course at the beginning of the semester.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Topics addressed in this subject include: reviews of the literature, types of reviews, review proposal, finding the evidence, critical appraisal, levels of evidence, data extraction, meta-analysis, review of qualitative reviews and writing a systematic review protocol.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment
    Task    		 Task
    Type    		 Assessment % Weighting Course Learning Outcome(s) being addressed


    Quiz 1


    		 Formative 0% Discuss why reviews of research are needed and their role in health care decision making.

    Distinguish between the different types of reviews of research and demonstrate the critical features of systematic reviews of research.
    Quiz 2 Summative        15% Plan and develop a systematic review protocol for a specific area of
    healthcare.

    Use advanced searching skills to identify research for a specific area of
    healthcare.

    Conduct critical appraisal of multiple types of research.
    Quiz 3 Summative 15% Conduct synthesis of different types of research including the use of
    meta-analysis and meta-synthesis.

    Distinguish between systematic review methods for qualitative and
    quantitative research.
    Systematic Review Protocol Summative 70% Plan and develop a systematic review protocol for a specific area of
    healthcare.
    Assessment Detail
    Assessment 1
    Quiz 1
    The student is required to complete a quiz that addresses the purpose of reviews of research literature, types of reviews and specifically systematic  reviews.

    Assessment 2
    Quiz 2
    The student is required to complete a quiz that addresses review protocols, finding the evidence and critical appraisal.

    Assessment 3
    Quiz 3
    The student is required to complete a quiz that addresses levels of  evidence/grades of recommendation, data collection, meta-analysis and  reviews of qualitative research.

    Assessment 4
    Review Protocol
    The student is required to select an intervention or one aspect of their clinical practice and develop a 2700 word systematic review protocol. It is expected that this protocol will provide a detailed description of the process you would use to review the research literature on your  chosen topic. It is also expected that the protocol is developed with the same attention to detail and rigour that is expected of proposals for primary research. You will find that the semester's readings and activities will guide you through the process of reviewing the research literature and provide you with the information required to complete this assignment.

    Note – you are not required to actually conduct the systematic review, only develop and submit the systematic review protocol.
    Submission
    Assessments, unless otherwise stated in this study guide, are to be submitted electronically via Assignments in MyUni on the due date identified in this study guide. Instructions for assignment submission are available under Tutorials at . Formatting and presentation of assignments must comply with School policy as indicated in the School Manual.

    An assessment submitted via MyUni must be submitted as an acceptable file type (i.e. .doc, .docx, .rtf .ppt, .pdf). It is also important to
    submit the file such as surnamestudentid (i.e. knight1234567). MyUni stamps all the other details against the filename once the assessment is submitted.The assignment should be submitted as onefile, Information on avoiding plagiarism is available at
    .

    Contact the MyUni helpdesk on +61 8 8313 3335 or email servicedesk@adelaide.edu.au  for assistance with assignment submission.

    Important note: copies of assignments should always be kept.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
    GradeGrade reflects following criteria for allocation of gradeReported on Official Transcript
    Fail A mark between 1-49 F
    Third Class A mark between 50-59 3
    Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B
    Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A
    First Class A mark between 80-100 1
    Result Pending An interim result RP
    Continuing Continuing CN

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

    No SELTS were available for this course.
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