Obstetrical-gynecological nursing sciences 5
(objectives)
Throughout the course, topics related to research methodology in the midwifery field will be addressed. The course aims to foster knowledge and basic skills in conceiving, designing, and conducting research activities applied to professional practice. Learning will take place through formulating research questions and consulting biomedical databases; reading scientific articles; conducting cross-sectional studies involving the development of research protocols and questionnaires; introduction to data analysis using statistical software; simulation of qualitative studies; composing scientific outputs (abstracts, reports, etc.).
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Code
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90368 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/47
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Contact Hours
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84
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Zambri Francesca
(syllabus)
Introduction to research in midwifery and maternal-child health Principles of Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice Introduction to research methodology Approaches to science and research strategies The research cycle Introduction to the academic world and midwifery research in Italy (regulations, declarations, bibliometric indices) The evidence pyramid and key study types for professional practice Quantitative research: study designs, methods, data collection tools, data analysis (statistical software, e.g., EpiInfo), and result interpretation Qualitative research: study designs, methods, data collection tools, data analysis (Long Table Analysis), and interpretation of collected data Research question and the PICO(C) model: structuring and using them How to conduct a literature search on a database (e.g., PubMed) How to analyze and present results of a literature review How to read a scientific article How to read a guideline Assessing the quality of scientific articles: some tools Constructing an effective data collection tool (questionnaire, interview, focus group) Integrating different methods: quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods How to communicate research results (producing scientific reports, and oral presentations) Bachelor’s Thesis: structure and useful tools
(reference books)
McKenna L, Copnell B. Fundamentals of nursing and midwifery research. 2020. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group: New York. Costantini W. Trattando di Scienza ed Arte della Professionalità Ostetrica. Volume V, Percorso 32. 2021. Piccin Nuova Libraria: Padova. Polit DF, Beck CT. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. 7th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [not mandatory] Materials provided by the Professors. Colaceci S. Obiettivo Tesi di Laurea. Manuale Pratico per le Professioni Sanitarie. 2024. ISBN 9798336102857
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Teacher
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Colaceci Sofia
(syllabus)
Introduction to research in midwifery and maternal-child health Principles of Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice Introduction to research methodology Approaches to science and research strategies The research cycle Introduction to the academic world and midwifery research in Italy (regulations, declarations, bibliometric indices) The evidence pyramid and key study types for professional practice Quantitative research: study designs, methods, data collection tools, data analysis (statistical software, e.g., EpiInfo), and result interpretation Qualitative research: study designs, methods, data collection tools, data analysis (Long Table Analysis), and interpretation of collected data Research question and the PICO(C) model: structuring and using them How to conduct a literature search on a database (e.g., PubMed) How to analyze and present results of a literature review How to read a scientific article How to read a guideline Assessing the quality of scientific articles: some tools Constructing an effective data collection tool (questionnaire, interview, focus group) Integrating different methods: quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods How to communicate research results (producing scientific reports, and oral presentations) Bachelor’s Thesis: structure and useful tools
(reference books)
McKenna L, Copnell B. Fundamentals of nursing and midwifery research. 2020. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group: New York. Costantini W. Trattando di Scienza ed Arte della Professionalità Ostetrica. Volume V, Percorso 32. 2021. Piccin Nuova Libraria: Padova. Polit DF, Beck CT. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. 7th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [not mandatory] Materials provided by the Professors. Colaceci S. Obiettivo Tesi di Laurea. Manuale Pratico per le Professioni Sanitarie. 2024. ISBN 9798336102857
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Teacher
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Marchetti Francesca
(syllabus)
Introduction to research in midwifery and maternal-child health Principles of Evidence-Based Midwifery Practice Introduction to research methodology Approaches to science and research strategies The research cycle Introduction to the academic world and midwifery research in Italy (regulations, declarations, bibliometric indices) The evidence pyramid and key study types for professional practice Quantitative research: study designs, methods, data collection tools, data analysis (statistical software, e.g., EpiInfo), and result interpretation Qualitative research: study designs, methods, data collection tools, data analysis (Long Table Analysis), and interpretation of collected data Research question and the PICO(C) model: structuring and using them How to conduct a literature search on a database (e.g., PubMed) How to analyze and present results of a literature review How to read a scientific article How to read a guideline Assessing the quality of scientific articles: some tools Constructing an effective data collection tool (questionnaire, interview, focus group) Integrating different methods: quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods How to communicate research results (producing scientific reports, and oral presentations) Bachelor’s Thesis: structure and useful tools
(reference books)
McKenna L, Copnell B. Fundamentals of nursing and midwifery research. 2020. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group: New York. Costantini W. Trattando di Scienza ed Arte della Professionalità Ostetrica. Volume V, Percorso 32. 2021. Piccin Nuova Libraria: Padova. Polit DF, Beck CT. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. 7th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [not mandatory] Materials provided by the Professors. Colaceci S. Obiettivo Tesi di Laurea. Manuale Pratico per le Professioni Sanitarie. 2024. ISBN 9798336102857
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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