Ateneo - UPO

research methodology applied to MIDWIFERY

• Lyn R., Morse J. - Fare ricerca qualitativa. Ed. Franco Angeli, 2017. V edizione
• Denise F. Polit, Cheryl Tatano Beck – Fondamenti di Ricerca Infermieristica. Ed. Mc Graw Hill, Milano 2014. Edizione Italiana a cura di Alvisa Palese

At the end of course the student will be able to structure a simple research protocol and implement it.

English and statistical elements

Power point presentation and group exercises.

- The research protocol: definition and key parts of the research protocol, the process of protocol approval by the ethics committee
- Data collection instruments: basic characteristics of a data collection instrument, the validation process of an instrument, analysis of the reliability of an instrument, the specificity and sensitivity of the instrument.
-qualitative data collection techniques

Below are reported the expected learning outcomes of this training module:
Knowledge and understanding
Students at the end of the course can:
- identify the fundamental parts of a research protocol
- identify the basic features of a data collection instrument

This knowledge is acquired during theoretical lectures and classroom practice and is assessed by both written and oral examination.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding.

At the end of the course, students can:
- write simple research protocol.
- collaborate in the conduct of a research study.

These skills are acquired during classroom and computer-based exercises and are assessed in both written and oral examinations.
Making judgements

At the end of the course, students can assess which organisational, educational and care problems can be identified to develop a research or systematic review project. This skill is acquired during classroom and computer-based exercises.