hcs5cel crit eval of lit in spch pathg
CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE LITERATURE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
HCS5CEL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on their foundation knowledge about evidence based practice, research design, statistics and searching for the best available research evidence by applying this knowledge in a new context. Students will search for and critically evaluate the best available research evidence presented in clinical practice guidelines. They will integrate this knowledge with speech pathology practice contexts, clinical expertise and client values and preferences and create a new resource that facilitates the implementation of evidence into practice.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HCS5EPS
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 | Evidence-based pracitce across the health professions. | Recommended | Hoffman, t,Bennet, S and Del Mar, C 2010 | ELESVIER, SYDNEY |
| Readings | The AGREE II instrument retrieved 24th January, 2012 | Recommended | AGREE next steps consortium. (2009). | HTTP://WWW.AGREETRUST.ORG |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply an evidence based approach to the construction and implemention of an effective and systematic strategy to search the literature to find and report on relevant Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Activities:
- Students will receive a lectorial and they will be able to access a libguide on searching for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Students will demonstrate their learning on this by submitting an online recording of their search strategy and a written document detailing their search results.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Analyse, reflect critically on and evaluate Clinical Practice Guideline.
- Activities:
- Students will receive a lectorial and information on how to access a prescribed clinical practice guideline and the AGREE II tool. Students will demonstrate their learning on this by submitting a written document on the critical appraisal of a clinical practice guideline using the AGREE II tool.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Write a critical appraisal of a qualitative research study and synthesise the findings of this research with the findings of a Clinical Practice Guideline with intellectual rigour and curiosity.
- Activities:
- Students will receive a lectorial and information on how to access a qualitative critical appraisal tool. Students will demonstrate their learning by submitting a written document on the critical appraisal of a relevant piece of qualitative research.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Generate a range of creative strategies to facilitate the implementation of research evidence into practice.
- Activities:
- Students will receive a lectorial on implementing evidence into practice. The students will demonstrate their learning on this by doing an oral presentation on their nominated Clinical Practice Guideline, and discussing the specific barriers and facilitators that they believe will influence implementation of the Clinical Practice Guideline in a specific clinical practice setting.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Work effectively in a team to design and develop a professional resource to facilitate the implementation of evidence into practice and defend this resource in an oral presentation.
- Activities:
- The students will work in teams to produce a resource that will facilitate the implementation of recommendation(s) and defend this resource in an oral presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBernice Mathisen
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 41
Six 2.0 hours independent research other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 41 and delivered via online.
"Online learning material held in academic calendar weeks: 31-41"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 41
Six 1.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 41 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3,000-word equivalent individual written assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One-1,500 word group written assignment on implementing CPGs (equiv. to 250-word per individual). | 20 | 04 | |
| One-30 minute group oral presentation on implementing CPGs (equiv. one-500 word per individual) | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| One 4500 word written resource (equiv to 750 word per individual) | 30 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 41
Six 2.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 41 and delivered via blended.
"Online learning material held in academic calendar weeks: 31-41"
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 41
Six 1.0 hours directed reading other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 41 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 42 - 43
One 4.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3,000-word equivalent individual written assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One-1,500 word group written assignment on implementing CPGs (equiv. to 250-word per individual). | 20 | 04 | |
| One-30 minute group oral presentation on implementing CPGs (equiv. one-500 word per individual) | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| One 4500 word written resource (equiv to 750 word per individual) | 30 | 04, 05 |