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Qualitative research in nursing and service research design

Number of credits — 4
Type of control-exam
The discipline examines an in-depth understanding of applicable research methods in nursing science. Develops, adapts and implements research methods to deepen and improve existing knowledge in nursing practice. The result of training is the application of knowledge and skills of qualitative research methods. Qualitative research in nursing is a systematic search for scientifically based knowledge on problems and issues relevant to nursing.

Scientific models in nursing practice

Number of credits-4
Type of control-exam
The development of medicine, changing views on the place and role of a nurse in the health care system, the formation of nursing as an independent profession led to the creation of models of nursing, the use of which allowed the development of not only the theory, but also the practice of nursing.

Scientific concepts of nursing education*

Number of credits — 4
Type of control-exam
Scientific research in nursing is a method of obtaining reliable data that allows for the implementation and improvement of professional activities. Nurse practitioners should have basic training in research methods and be prepared to work in nursing research.

Research in Primary Health Care*

Number of credits — 4
Type of control-exam
Particular attention in Kazakhstan is paid to issues of an interdisciplinary approach when providing medical care in an outpatient setting. A nurse is a representative of an independent profession who has the skills of comprehensive, comprehensive patient care, alleviation of their suffering, rehabilitation, disease prevention, and has knowledge in the field of psychology and psychotherapy within her competence.

International standards for scientific research quality

Number of credits — 4
Type of control-exam
Discipline — regulatory and technical documents establishing a set of norms, rules and requirements for products, services provided, and quality management in production.

Implementation of scientific research results in nursing

Number of credits — 4
Type of control-exam
Scientific research in nursing, being an integral part of medical science, can be carried out in the following areas: — implementation of scientifically based measures to promote a healthy lifestyle, protect the human environment, and prevent the most common diseases; — development and implementation of new nursing care technologies based on evidence-based medicine, clinical and economic analysis; — identifying the compliance (inconsistency) of the existing system of nursing care with the health status of the population; — development and implementation scientifically.

Partnership: Research and Society

Number of credits — 3
Type of control-exam
Discipline helps improve the quality of education, however, without a competent legal settlement of the issue, the quality that was declared may be at risk. That is, despite all the positive features of social partnership, its effectiveness depends on legal regulation.

One Health

Number of credits — 3
Type of control-exam
The discipline aims to create a framework that brings together systems and capabilities so that together we can better prevent, predict, detect and respond to health threats. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to improve the health of people, animals, plants and the environment, while promoting sustainable development.

Current issues and trends in health promotion*

Number of credits-3
Type of control-exam
Discipline helps to master scientific knowledge, skills and practical skills in organizing and conducting preventive activities aimed at improving and preserving public health.

Fundamentals of universal health coverage*

Number of credits-3
Type of control-exam
Universal health coverage (HEHS) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, whenever and wherever they need them, and do not experience financial difficulties. It includes the entire range of basic medical services — from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care throughout life.

Nursing Policy and Strategy

Number of credits-3
Type of control-exam
Trends in the development of nursing significantly enhance the role of a nurse in the healthcare system. Modern theories of nursing, based on a scientific approach and evidence-based practices, represent a nurse as an equal partner of a doctor who makes independent nursing decisions, plans and implements evidence-based nursing care, reflecting it in nursing documentation.

Improving the quality and criteria for evaluating effectiveness in nursing

Number of credits-3
Type of control-exam
New approaches in the training of nursing staff will contribute to the formation of a new generation of nurses as equal partners of a doctor, capable of making independent nursing decisions, implementing evidence-based nursing care; reflecting it in nursing documentation.