Syllabus for the module: Health in the Nordic Countries – Lifestyle and Environment
Autumn 2014
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Syllabus for the module: Health in the Nordic Countries – Lifestyle and Environment
Autumn 2014
Objective
The student will obtain an understanding of evidence-based nursing practice. This includes an understanding of how different ontological and epistemological positions influence research and design. Furthermore, how it is possible to assess different research articles
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to: o Describe how different research methodologies influence and frame research o Explain how nursing research is connected to the development of clinical nursing practice o Reflect on ethical aspects concerning development and research projects o Critically assess research articles o Discuss and demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice
Content o Introducing nursing research in an evidence-based practice environment o Understanding the basics: Underlying principles of the qualitative and quantitative research framework and inherent assumptions o Introduction to group assignment
Required literature
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd
Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapters 2, 3 and 4.
Recommended literature
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapter 1.
Content o Background o What is evidence-based practice? o Main steps in evidence-based practice
Required literature
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd
Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapter 21.
Content o What are quantitative methods? o Underlying assumptions o Characteristics o Methods o Data collection and analysis o Verification and appraisal
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Syllabus for the module: Health in the Nordic Countries – Lifestyle and Environment
Autumn 2014
Required literature
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd
Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapter 10, pp. 165-167, 169-174, chapter 11, chapter 15, pp. 263-268, chapter 16, and chapter 19, pp. 356-363.
Hørdam B et al. 2010. Nursing intervention by telephone interviews of patients aged over 65 years after total hip replacement improves health status; a randomised clinical trial. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 24; 94-100.
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP).
Making sense of evidence. Public Health Resource
Unit, 2013. http://media.wix.com/ugd/dded87_ffa8e3161f58d3125d4338285081851e.pdf
Content o What is qualitative research? o Underlying assumptions o Characteristics o Traditions/methodologies/methods o Data generation o Analysis and interpretation o Verification and appraisal
Required literature
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd
Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapter 15, pp. 273-275, chapters 17 and 18, chapter 19, pp. 367-374.
Torheim H, Gjengedal E. 2010. How to cope with the mask? Experiences of mask treatment in patients with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-exacerbations. Scandinavian Journal of
Caring Sciences, 24; 499-506.
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP).
Making sense of evidence. Public Health Resource
Unit, 2013. http://www.casp-uk.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/casp-qualitative-research-checklist-
31.05.13.pdf#!casp-tools-checklists/c18f8
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Syllabus for the module: Health in the Nordic Countries – Lifestyle and Environment
Autumn 2014
Content: o Current regulations and guidelines in Denmark o Code of ethics o Ethics and the research process
Required literature
Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for medical research involving Human subjects http://www.wma.net/en/30publications/10policies/b3/index.html.pdf?print-media-type&footerright=[page]/[toPage ].
Ethical Guidelines for Nursing Research in the Nordic Countries (2003/1987) http://www.sykepleien.no/ikbViewer/Content/337889/SSNs%20etiske%20retningslinjer.pdf
pp. 1-
5.
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd
Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapter 6.
Recommended literature
The Danish Data Protection Agency http://www.datatilsynet.dk/english/
The Danish National Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics http://www.cvk.sum.dk/CVK/Home/English.aspx
Visit the Research Unit of Nursing, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense
M.
Content:
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Preparing questions for the study visit

Introduction to Nursing research in SDU Odense/Denmark
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Presentation of a PhD project in nursing
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Syllabus for the module: Health in the Nordic Countries – Lifestyle and Environment
Autumn 2014
Required literature
Birkelund R. & Larsen LS. 2013. Patient-patient interaction - caring and sharing. Scandinavian
Journal of Caring Sciences, 27 (3): 608-615.
Chan MF, Wong ZY, Onishi H, Thayala NV. 2011. Effects of music on depression in older people: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 21:776-783.
Norlyk A, Harder I. 2009. After colonic surgery: The lived experience of participating in a fasttrack programme. International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, 4: 170-
180.
Smeulders E et al. 2010. Nurse-led self-management group programme for patients with congestive heart failure: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66 (7): 1487-1499.
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP).
Making sense of evidence. Public Health Resource
Unit, 2013. http://www.casp-uk.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/casp-qualitative-research-checklist-
31.05.13.pdf#!casp-tools-checklists/c18f8
Recommended literature
Parahoo K. Nursing research. Principles, process and issues (3 rd
Ed.). Palgrave MacMillan, 2014.
Chapter 20.
The study groups present their assessment of the scientific articles and results are discussed in class.
Groups are expected to present a power point presentation. Articles for the assessment are available in the compendium.
Teaching methods
Presentations by lecturer (selected power points will be available at Fronter after the lessons).
Class and group discussions.
Ideas to study day activities
Literature studies
Portfolio work
Reflection on topics introduced in the class room
Working with group assignment
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