92688 Synthesizing Midwifery and Research Translation (SMART)
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 92672 Translating Research into Midwifery Practice
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Description
This subject provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to effectively critique and translate evidence into midwifery practice as well as be aware of the value and utility of research within the practice environment. Students evaluate the current state of research and demonstrate their knowledge of scholarly debates around a midwifery topic.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Critique the validity and reliability of the different research methods. |
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| B. | Interpret evidence to underpin practice. |
| C. | Utilise information technologies with a high level of literacy. |
| D. | Critically evaluate the literature to provide the state of knowledge on a chosen subject related to midwifery practice. |
| E. | Identify the midwives’ role in generating an evidence-based practice culture. |