NURSING 7100EX - Knowledge Translation
External - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 7100EX Course Knowledge Translation Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s External Units 3 Contact Flexible delivery mode Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to M.NursSc students only Assessment Proposal and report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Kate Cameron
Course Coordinator: Dr Kate Cameron
Email: kate.cameron@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Describe the underlying principles of Knowledge Translation 2 Examine an area in nursing practice where there is a knowledge translation gap 3 Analyse the steps taken to address a knowledge translation gap 4 Design a clinical audit intended to assess evidence use in the clinical setting 5 Evaluate potential barriers to the translation of knowledge into practice and ways in which they can be addressed 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 5 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 3-5 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 3, 5 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Text
Straus, S, Tetroe, J & Graham, I 2013, Knowledge Translation in Health Care: Moving from Evidence to Practice, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford.
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
Rycroft-Malone, J, Bucknall, T, 2010, Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, United Kingdom.
Note: You are not required to buy recommended texts. However, they provide valuable supplementary reading on various aspects of the material covered within this course and you are encouraged to have a look at them.Online Learning
MyUni
All students enrolled in a postgraduate coursework nursing program have access to the School of Nursing – Postgraduate Coursework Student Centre on MyUni. If you would like the opportunity to network with other students, you can use the Communication features in the site. This site will also feature information about the latest news and events at the School of Nursing.
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Library Resources
Help for Nursing Students
The University of Adelaide Library has a website to help nursing students use the library and its resource (www.library.adelaide.edu.au/guide/med/nursing).
Remote student library service
The University of Adelaide Library provides a document delivery and loans service to non-metropolitan students who do not visit a University of Adelaide campus to attend classes (www.adelaide.edu.au/library/docdel/external.html). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered through the Flexible Learning Mode through prescribed reading, access to pre-recorded lecture material and a face to face tutorial.
A series of readings and activities are presented and you are advised to follow carefully what is required of you to complete. You will be expected to undertake a substantial program of reading and reflection. A number of articles have been prescribed and these are contained in the Reader that forms part of the materials for this course. However, in developing your clinical audit proposal you will also need to source articles relevant to your practice setting and we encourage you to become familiar with accessing materials from the library, databases and the Internet.
During the course there will be a tutorial to provide opportunity for discussion about course content and the assessments. The tutorial provides an opportunity for students to discuss the course content material and potential audit topics and all students are strongly advised to attend. For those unable to attend a recording will be made available via MyUni.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 spend about 8-10 hours of study a week to successfully complete this course. This includes reading, completing activities, attendance at the tutorial and listening to pre-recorded material. Thus some weeks it will be more and others less. It is recommended that you plan your time commitment to the course at the beginning of the semester.Learning Activities Summary
Introduction to Knowledge Translation (KT)
Evidence to Inform Practice
The Context in which we Practice and Facilitating Change,
Clinical Audit Overview and Proposal
Clinical Audit: Data Collection
Clinical Audit: Evaluating the Evidence
Clinical Audit: Writing an Audit Report
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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 Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Online Quiz Formative 0% Learning journal Summative/formative 30% Describe the underlying principles of knowledge translation.
Examine an area in nursing practice where there is a knowledge translation gap.Clinical Audit Proposal Summative 40% Analyse the steps taken to address a knowledge translation gap.
Design a clinical audit intended to assess evidence use in the clinical setting.Portfolio of activities Summative 30% Evaluate potential barriers to the translation of knowledge into practice and ways in which they can be addressed. Assessment Detail
Online quiz
The student is required to complete an advanced grammar and cohesive writing quiz
Learning journal
The student will document their reflections on and engagement with the concepts of knowledge translation covered in this course.
Clinical Audit Proposal
The student is required to provide a clinical audit question in relation to a knowledge translation gap and develop a proposal to address this. The format of the audit proposal should address four main areas:
• Introduction and Background
• Audit question or purpose
• Audit topic/background
• Methods
The student must also identify a standard document that informs what care should be occurring.
Portfolio of activities
An analysis of barriers and facilitators which impact on clinical practice change will be undertaken, with reference to current peer reviewed literature and using the audit proposal as an example.Submission
Assessments, unless otherwise stated in your 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 for all students under Tutorials at www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/.
An assessment submitted via MyUni must be submitted as a .doc, .docx, .ppt, .pptx or .rtf file. MyUni stamps all the other details against your filename once you submit your assessment.
When submitting your assessments via MyUni you are bound by the Statement of Acknowledgment of Original Work. For more information go to the Academic Honesty Policy www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230.
If you have difficulty submitting your assignment, you can call the MyUni helpdesk from 8am to 6pm 08 8313 3000.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending 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.
Plagiarism
Students are reminded that plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious offence and can result in disciplinary procedures. Students are advised to read the policy Academic Honesty and Assessment Obligations for Coursework Students Policy & Coursework Students: Academic Dishonesty Procedures policy, available at www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/230/. The following definitions should be noted.
Referencing: providing a full bibliographic reference to the source of the citation (in a style as determined by the School).
Quotation: placing an excerpt from an original source into a paper using either quotation marks or indentation, with the source cited, using an approved referencing system in order to give credit to the original author.
Paraphrasing: repeating a section of text using different words which retain the original meaning.
Please note: changing just a few words does not constitute paraphrasing.Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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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.
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