HLT5031-22-UOB-J 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 an area perioperative practice and appraise the 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 April- August. 

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