Midwifery Master's Program With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Midwifery Master's Program With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Midwifery Master's Program With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83911119 | Evidence-Based Midwifery Practices | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | The course utilizes lectures, interactive discussions, literature reviews, critical article evaluations, case-based learning, and student presentations. In line with a student-centered learning approach, the goal is to develop evidence-based clinical thinking skills. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Not available. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Fatma BAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Fatma BAY | B-234 | [email protected] | 7767 |
Course Content
This course covers the fundamental concepts of evidence-based practice and its application in midwifery. Topics covered include: the concept of evidence and evidence-based practice, the hierarchy of evidence (evidence pyramid), clinical decision-making processes, clinical question formulation (PICO/PICOT), literature review methods, and the evaluation of scientific studies in terms of quality and evidence level. Furthermore, the critical examination of evidence generated using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and their adaptability to clinical midwifery practices, are discussed. The second phase of the course will address evidence-based practices in the preconception period, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, newborn care, and women's health and menopause.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental principles of evidence-based practice in midwifery; to develop their skills in critically evaluating scientific evidence, applying it to clinical midwifery decisions, and analyzing evidence-based practices in different care settings.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Understand the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession and use them in the care process. | 3 |
| P3 | Can access evidence-based practices regarding midwifery science. | 5 |
| P4 | Has the ability to design research specific to midwifery science, collect data, analyze, interpret and report results. | 3 |
| P7 | Can evaluate research specific to midwifery science from a critical perspective. | 3 |
| P8 | Can scan, report and make effective presentations on issues specific to midwifery science. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Can access evidence-based practices regarding midwifery science. | P.3.1 | 1,3 |
| O3 | Has the ability to design research specific to midwifery science, collect data, analyze, interpret and report results. | P.4.1 | 3 |
| O4 | Can evaluate research specific to midwifery science from a critical perspective. | P.7.1 | 3 |
| O5 | Can scan, report and make effective presentations on issues specific to midwifery science. | P.8.1 | 5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Concepts of Evidence and Evidence-Based Practice: What is evidence, the basic components of EBP, and its importance in midwifery. |
| 2 | The Evidence Pyramid and Clinical Decision Making: The hierarchy of evidence, strong–weak evidence, clinical context, and women's preferences. |
| 3 | Clinical Question Formulation and Evidence Quality: PICO/PICOT, literature review, quality assessment of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed studies. |
| 4 | Evidence-Based Practices in the Preconception Period: Risk assessment, counseling, lifestyle |
| 5 | Evidence-Based Practices in Pregnancy – First Trimester |
| 6 | Evidence-Based Practices in Pregnancy – Second Trimester |
| 7 | Evidence-Based Practices in Pregnancy – Third Trimester |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Evidence-Based Practices in Childbirth – Phase I |
| 10 | Evidence-Based Practices in Childbirth – Phase II |
| 11 | Evidence-Based Practices in Childbirth – Phase III |
| 12 | Evidence-Based Practices in the Postpartum Period |
| 13 | Evidence-Based Practices in Neonatal Care/Evidence-Based Practices During Menopause |
| 14 | Evidence-Based Practices in Women's Health: Reproductive health, gynecological issues, preventive care |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Polit, D. F., Beck, C. T. Nursing Research: Generating and Evaluating Evidence |
| Erefe, İ. (Ed.) Research in Nursing: Principles, Processes and Methods | |
| Aksayan, S., Gözüm, S. Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Practices |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 48 | 48 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 204 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P4 | P7 | P8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| O2 | Can access evidence-based practices regarding midwifery science. | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| O3 | Has the ability to design research specific to midwifery science, collect data, analyze, interpret and report results. | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| O4 | Can evaluate research specific to midwifery science from a critical perspective. | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| O5 | Can scan, report and make effective presentations on issues specific to midwifery science. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |