PHE5EBP
EVIDENCE BASED PUBLIC HEALTH: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PRACTICE
PHE5EBP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students in Public Health and Health Promotion learn to use available evidence on the benefits and problems of interventions in policy and practice. In particular, the subject will equip practitioners in public health to contribute to, and benefit from, world-wide initiatives to produce, disseminate and utilise systematic reviews of effectiveness of public health and health promotion interventions. Participants will learn about evidence-based approaches to public health, and develop their skills in analysing and using systematic reviews.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSophie Hill
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Reading available on commencement. | Preliminary | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. KNOWLEDGE - Understand the history and rationale for evidence-based approaches to public health; - Understand Australian and international developments for preparing systematic reviews of public health interventions; - Understand the building blocks, strengths and weaknesses of systematic reviews of effectiveness.
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading, discussion, group work, essays
02. SKILLS -Understand and apply the principles and criteria for critical appraisal of evidence; -Utilise tools and methods for identifying, appraising and synthesising evidence
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading, discussion, individual and group work, essays
03. APPLICATION -Analyse and apply evidence from systematic reviews to different public health contexts and issues -Critically assess the opportunities and limitations for translating evidence into policy and practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading, discussion, individual and group work, essays
Subject options
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City, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSophie Hill
Class requirements
Block Mode
Five 6.5 hours block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode: From week 32-36, five 6.5 hour days consisting of lectures/seminars/workshops/readings and individual and team activities."
Directed Reading
One 1.0 days directed reading per study period and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | 03, 02, 01 | |
| one 1,500 word essay | 35 | 03, 02, 01 | |
| one 2,000-2,500 word essay | 55 | 02, 01, 03 |