Research and development in nursingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: SH00AC99
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Evidence-based practice and decision making
• you are able to make decisions based on research data into nursing
• you are able to solve problems in professional contexts in multi-professional teams
• you are able to critically assess your own actions
• you are familiar with development, innovation and research processes
• you know how to carry out data search using the most common health science databases
• you are able to read and critically evaluate scientific publications
Content
Evidence-based practice and decision making
• nursing as a field of science
• research in the knowledge base of nursing and education
• main concepts of nursing research
• methods of development and innovation
• main research methods in nursing
• development process
• project work
• data search: the most important databases of health science
• utilization of research knowledge
Qualifications
Vocational studies or a previous degree in health care
Materials
Language and communication studies
Professional English
Professional Swedish
Bachelor’s thesis