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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Research methods for Psycho-oncology Practice
Module Code NS545
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To enable students to develop transferable problem-solving and team-work research skills relevant to psycho-oncology (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research) through a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach

Learning Outcomes
1. Debate ethical concerns in psycho-oncology research.
2. Appraise how to apply an evidence-based approach to practice.
3. Identify researchable questions from psycho-oncology practice
4. Critique the principal research designs used in psycho-oncology research.
5. Explain data collection and analyses processes used in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods psycho-oncology research.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)38based on indicative content, learning activities, tutorials, group work and discussions
Independent learning time172self directed study based on additional reading list
Clinical placement40reflective learning in practice
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Develop and apply a set of research skills through facilitated Problem-Based Learning activities..
Students will be provided with the opportunity to develop and apply a set of research skills through facilitated Problem-Based Learning activities. This will involve the presentation of problem scenarios/triggers which reflect the module learning outcomes (1-5). This will cover the following themes:1.Practising in an evidence-based way2.Understanding qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research designs and methodologies, including, for example, grounded theory, phenomenology, action-research, case-study, documentary analysis, surveys, cohort studies and intervention studies.3.Identifying researchable questions from practice4.Undertaking ethical research5.Working with research dataStudents will be assigned to groups of approximately 6-8 students and will work with a facilitator from the team of lecturers involved in the module. At the start of the module, students will receive an introduction to problem-based learning: and each PBL activity/theme will begin with an outline of the PBL cycle (Presentation of scenario/trigger; problem list generation by the group, identification of learning needs; group organisation; fixed resource session to the student group to support each theme; self-directed learning; synthesis of information by group; consolidation of information; group presentation; evaluation and feedback from students on the theme). Key readings for each theme will be provided..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group presentationDescribe and clarify aspects of knowledge and skills gained from the module50%Sem 2 End
OtherMaintain research skills workbook throughout the module for examination50%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Tashakkori A , Teddlie C.: 2009, Foundations of Mixed Methods Research; Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sage, Thousand Oaks CA, 9780761930112
  • Kornblith, AB, Holland JC.: 1994, Handbook of Measures for Psychological, Social and Physical Function in Cancer. Vol 1:Quality of Life., NY, MSKCC,
  • Breitbart,W, Holland JC: 0, Handbook of Measures for Psychological, Social and Physical Function in Cancer. Vol 2 Cognitive impairment, VA USA, IPOS,
  • Julia Addington-Hall... [et al.]: 0, Research methods in palliative care, 978-0-19-853025-1
  • Trisha Greenhalgh: 0, How to read a paper, 978-1-4051-3976-2
  • Ann Bowling,: 2009, Research Methods in Health, 978-033523364-9
Other Resources
192, http://www.ncri.ie/ncri/index.shtml, 0, 193, http://www.who.int/en/, 0, 194, http://www.cancer.gov/, 0,
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Programme or List of Programmes
GPOYGraduate Diploma in Psycho-Oncology
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS545
Date of Last Revision08-JUN-10
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