HLT5031-22-UOB-A Principles of Research in Healthcare

Welcome to your 2nd year of BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at the University of Bolton.

This module will challenge students to critically analyse a recent advancement in perioperative practice and appraise latest evidence base in healthcare research literature. Completion of this research module is a fundamental element of a degree programme and will enable students to develop evidence-based practice rationale to contribute to enhancements in patient care and outcomes.

Key topics taught and assessed will include: research methods and design, research methodologies, conducting a literature search, critical appraisal, research ethics and using research to inform practice in healthcare.

This is a single semester, 20 credit module running from September- January. 

Module Lead: Gina Lewis g.lewis@bolton.ac.uk

Module Tutors: Gina Lewis g.lewis@bolton.ac.uk, Jo Wroe j.wroe@bolton.ac.uk