Critically discuss an awareness of ethical and governance issues related to research.

MODULE AIMS
This module aims to facilitate the student in consolidating knowledge gained in previous study and provides an opportunity for them to utilise this, along with new knowledge, to explore areas of health and social care that would benefit from development. This will be a literature-based project and the student will work independently, supported by a supervisor, to devise strategies to address a specific issue in their area of practice. The student’s learning is extended to addressing health and social care issues related to practice. It will allow the student to demonstrate their ability to undertake a review of their literature and defend their methodology in undertaking a literature review.

MODULE CONTENT
The content of the module will be directed/identified during exploration of the nature of the project. The syllabus will evolve according to individual student need and be driven by the nature of the identified students studies
It could include:

• Problem solving strategies
• Literature reviews, evidence based practice, research methods
• Understanding evidence-based practice
• Managing tasks and solving problems
• Self-awareness and self-management; presentation skills
• Data collection and analysis
• Dissemination strategies
• Ethics and Governance
• Scheduled Project Workshops

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1. Design a substantial and complex piece of work independently.
2. Critically discuss an awareness of ethical and governance issues related to research.

3. Critically appraise relevant literature and research related to the organisation and delivery of modern health and social care.
4. Engage in critical inquiry and problem solving.

5. Present written and oral evidence defending the methodology of the student’s literature review and findings.