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NST3209 Evidence Based Practice in Health Care
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

The aim of this unit is to help students to develop skills in accessing and appraising the evidence upon which to base their practice. The unit introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research methods in health related inquiry.  Emphasis is given to an appraisal of the components of published research reports and accessing relevant literature to apply a body of research knowledge to selected clinical problems or concerns. External students require access to a computer and modem capable of accessing online resources.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K45Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
K45Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury
K46Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
K46Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Bunbury
K65Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
K89Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010