NURSING 4301 - Honours Nursing Systematic Reviews of Research
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 4301 Course Honours Nursing 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 Corequisites NURSING 4300 Restrictions Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) Assessment Essay, Review Protocol Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Mitra Javanmard
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 collection
9 Meta-analysis
10 Reviews of qualitative research: Introduction
11 Reviews of qualitative research: Critical appraisal & synthesis
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- 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
- Plan and develop a systematic review protocol for a specific area of healthcare
- Apply advanced searching skills to identify research for a specific area of healthcare
- Conduct critical appraisal of multiple types of research
- 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
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.
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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
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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 synthesis, writing a review report. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment
TaskTask
TypeAssessment % 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 1Quiz 1The 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 2750 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, only develop and submit the 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.
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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) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported 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.
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