Information Package / Course Catalogue
Midwifery Research
Course Code: EBL359
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To read the current researches in the field of midwifery and to evaluate the usability of the application.

Course Content

During this course, it is aimed to identify, read and evaluate the usefulness of articles in pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal periods and newborns in the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic reviews.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zekiye KARAÇAM
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain scientific research
2.To be able to explain and distinguish types of research
3.To be able to explain and distinguish the steps of scientific research
4.To be able to explain and distinguish reliable sources of information
5.To be able to select studies with high level of evidence
6.To be able to explain the historical development process of evidence-based practices
7.To be able to explain concepts related to evidence-based practices
8.To be able to list the importance of evidence-based practices
9.To be able to explain the stages related to the use of evidence-based practices in care services
10.To be able to list the obstacles to the effective use of evidence-based practices in midwifery
11.To be able to show national evidence-based practice centers 12.
12.To be able to explain the current status of midwifery research in Turkey
13.To be able to list national and international midwifery journals
14.To be able to distinguish multidisciplinary journals in which midwifery research is published
15.To be able to search databases on a specific topic
16.To be able to select a research article with high level of evidence for current evidence-based care services
17.Information that can be used in practice from the research article ability to choose
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Scientific Research Methods
2.Introduction to Research Methods
3.STROBE Spelling Standardization in Observational Research Cross-sectional. Case-Control and Cohort Type Research and Writing Examples
4.Güler A., Halıcıoğlu MB., Taşğın S. (2013). Qualitative research methods in the social sciences. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
5.Gürsoy E (Ceviri ED.). (2020). Publication Writing in Nursing. Authors: Oermann MH, Hays JC. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
6.AYTAÇ Selma, MADENOĞLU KIVANÇ Meral, MADENOĞLU KIVANÇ Meral, AY Fatma, (2015), Current Situation of Midwifery and Development of Midwifery Research in Four European Countries.. Sağlık Bilimleri ve Meslekleri Dergisi, Cilt 1, Sayı 1, 2014, 77 - 90, 10.17681/hsp.20958
7.GÜNEŞ GİZEM, BATMAN DENİZ, KARAÇAM ZEKİYE (2018). Present Status of Studies in the Field of Midwifery in Turkey. International Journal of Childbirth, 8(1), 35-40., Doi: 10.1891/2156-5287.8.1.35
8.The State of the Midwifery as a Professional Career in Turkey: Legal Regulations, Education and Research
9.Gürbüz S., ŞahinF. (2013). Research Methods in Social Sciences. 5. Eds.
10.Remzi Y. Kıncal. (2017). Scientific Research Methods.. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Types of scientific papers
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of scientific papers
Week 3 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to pregnancy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to pregnancy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to pregnancy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to childbirth
Week 7 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to childbirth
Week 8 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to childbirth
Week 9 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to childbirth
Week 10 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to postpartum period
Week 11 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to postpartum period
Week 12 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to postpartum period
Week 13 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to newborn
Week 14 - Theoretical
Finding, reading and assessing its usability in practice to the traditional review, observational research, experimental research and systematic review published in recent years related to newborn
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination125227
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
OÇ-6
3
3
OÇ-7
3
3
OÇ-8
3
3
OÇ-9
3
3
OÇ-10
3
3
OÇ-11
3
3
OÇ-12
3
3
OÇ-13
3
3
OÇ-14
3
3
OÇ-15
3
3
OÇ-16
3
3
OÇ-17
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026