The aim of this module is to enable students to continue to demonstrate the use of appropriate and systematic methods of inquiry and skills to critically analyse, develop and evaluate current practice and /or service through the process of undertaking a project in clinical practice.

The module will normally address:

• Quality improvement frameworks.
• Change management strategies.
• Analysis of research, evidence and the context of practice to inform improvement, development and change in practice.
• The role of the advanced practitioner in instigating, supporting and informing improvement and development in practice.

It is recommended that this module is studied alone to aid time management and self-directed study.

Students must be registered on the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Programme.

Coursework 1, 100%

Development in practice report - A report that demonstrates the initial scoping, detailed evidence and analysis of evidence and research gathering, quality improvement process and implementation plan of change in practice.

Knowledge and Understanding:

Successful students will typically:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of and ability to critically evaluate and synthesise the theoretical and

empirical literature related to a practice area from national and international perspectives.

2. Ccritically review quality improvement frameworks and their application to practice development.

3. Propose alternative ways of defining and managing a particular practice issue with reference to primary and

secondary evidence sources.

4. Make recommendations for an evaluative process reflecting the knowledge, skills and behaviours of an

advanced clinical practitioner.

Skills and Attributes:

Successful students will typically:

1. Design and conduct a systematic investigation into an area of practice by using appropriate and rigorous

methods.

2. Develop and implement a plan of action demonstrating appropriate change strategies, evaluation and

sustainability of the project and present a coherent and analytic report.