Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Digital Health and Nursing Research

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

NURS2217

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Kristine Martin-McDonald

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: kris.martin-mcdonald@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course will introduce you to digital health and also review the research methods and evidence-based practice used to inform nursing practice. You will learn to identify, analyse and critically appraise literature that provides an insight into contemporary nursing care. The use of research both as a key feature of evidence-based practice, and to achieve improvements in healthcare delivery will be explored. You will also recognise the impact of digital health on nursing practice and potential future applications of those technologies in nursing and health care. Digital health will be discussed, in relation to issues such as data security and privacy. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course will contribute to Program Learning Outcomes for BP032P24 Bachelor of Nursing through the following learning outcomes: 

  • PLO1. Demonstrate a breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and concepts in a variety of real-world settings using an evidence-based approach   
  • PLO2. Apply evidence-based nursing knowledge to conceptualise and deliver safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, using emerging technological advancements  
  • PLO6. Evaluate and critically reflect on the concepts of reconciliation and cultural intelligence considering the experience and perspectives of health and wellbeing for First Nations people  
  • PLO7. Demonstrate professionalism through lifelong learning to deliver safe, quality, holistic, and person-centred nursing care  
  • PLO8. Examine and evaluate theories fundamental to lifespan development and practices that enhance lifespan transition, disability, and public health advocacy. 


On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:  

  1. Explain the research processes that underpin the evidence base for nursing practice 
  2. Recognise and critique commonly used research designs that inform health care practice 
  3. Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise the research literature related to nursing issues 
  4. Investigate a range of digital health technologies and discuss their application in nursing and healthcare 
  5. Analyse the impact of digital health issues on stake holders, such as accessibility, security, consent and privacy 
  6. Critically reflect on culturally sensitive research including research with Australia’s First Nations Peoples 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

Throughout the course you will be able to work both independently and in groups to aid development of your theoretical knowledge and its application to clinical practice.  

This course is available via online delivery only. Learning activities utilised within this course may include modalities such as lectures, podcasts electronic discussion board forums,  Collaborate Ultra and other interactive virtual platforms.  

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Quiz 
Weighting 20% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2

Assessment Task 2: Assignment  
Weighting 40% 
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3 & 6 

Assessment Task 3: Group Work 
Weighting 40% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.