Midwifery (Master) (with Thesis)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: EBE5009
Course Name: EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES IN MIDWIFERY
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
8
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Araş. Gör. ELİF BALKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nilgün AVCI
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide students with basic definitions, sources of evidence and advanced knowledge of evidence-based medicine and evidence-based midwifery practices.
Course Content: Evidence-Based Medicine, history and the reason for the emergence of Evidence-based medicine, characteristics of evidence, definition of evidence-based practice, Evidence-Based Practice Process, degree of evidence, degrees of evidence, what are its features? Bases, Evidence-Based Practice Barriers.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the importance of evidence-based practices and interprets evidence levels
2) Can plan evidence-based midwifery care

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction, explaining the aims and objectives of the course, making presentation plans
2) Lesson preparation
3) Lesson Preparation
4) Evidence Based Medicine, History and Related Concepts Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
5) Levels of Evidence - Scoring System according to the Hierarchy of Evidence Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
6) Evidence-Based Practice Process and Effectiveness of the Process Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
7) Evidence-Based Practice Resources - Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
8) Evidence-Based Practice Resources-Systematic and original research Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
9) Evidence-Based Practice Resources -Electronic Databases Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
10) Preconceptional Period and Evidence-Based Practices Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
11) Evidence-Based Practices in Pregnancy Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
12) Childbirth and Evidence-Based Practices Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
13) Postnatal Period and Evidence-Based Practices Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
14) Neonatology and Evidence-Based Practices Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
15) Women's Health and Evidence-Based Practices Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.
16) Evidence Based Practices in Menopause Munro, J. (Ed.). (2010). Evidence based midwifery: applications in context. Wiley-Blackwell.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Obstetric evidence based guidelines edited by vincenzo berghella serıes ın maternal–fetal medıcıne philadelphia, PA USA , © 2007 Informa UK Ltd www.informahealthcare.com
References: Clınıcal protocols in obstetrıcs and gynecology .thırd edıtıon john e turrentine university of Georgia USA 2008 ınforma uk ltd www.informahealthcare.com 3. Kara, M. BABADAĞ, K. Kanıta Dayalı Hemşirelik. Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Dergisi 6, 3(96):104-87. 4. Morris, M. Scott-Findlay, S. Estabrooks, C.A. (2001) Evidence-based Nursing Web Sites: Finding the Best Resources. AACN, 12 (4): 578-587. 5. Platin, N. (2001) Kanıta Dayalı Hemşirelik Ülkemizde Uygulanamaz: Neden? Ist Uluslararası&VIII. Ulusal Hemşirelik Kongresi, Kongre Kitabı, 23-26. 6. The Cochrane Library. www.cochrane.org

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

2
Program Outcomes
1) Can plan research, conduct research, evaluate the results and publish. 2 2
2) Can follow innovations that improve professional practices 3 3
3) Has the basic knowledge to make professional practices in accordance with ethical and legal principles.
4) Can relate the concepts of midwifery
5) Can use midwifery theories in professional practice 2 2
6) May work in management roles related to midwifery.
7) Can independently plan/apply research to improve individual-family-community health. 3 3
8) Participates in policy-making activities for professional development.
9) Determines the needs of women, mothers and newborns, plans and implements midwifery care, and evaluates the results. 3 3
10) Provides counseling on protecting women and newborn health and improving the social status of women. 2 2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Can plan research, conduct research, evaluate the results and publish. 3
2) Can follow innovations that improve professional practices 3
3) Has the basic knowledge to make professional practices in accordance with ethical and legal principles.
4) Can relate the concepts of midwifery
5) Can use midwifery theories in professional practice 1
6) May work in management roles related to midwifery.
7) Can independently plan/apply research to improve individual-family-community health. 3
8) Participates in policy-making activities for professional development.
9) Determines the needs of women, mothers and newborns, plans and implements midwifery care, and evaluates the results. 3
10) Provides counseling on protecting women and newborn health and improving the social status of women. 2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 100
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 15 75
Presentations / Seminar 6 24
Project 8 64
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 195