EVIDENCE BASED ORAL HEALTH PRACTICE
ORH3EBP
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This is a capstone subject where students use existing knowledge and skills from earlier subjects (oral and basic sciences, public health and research methods) to apply evidence based practices and programs in a variety of settings. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in evidence based and evidence informed practice to solve problems and appreciate the limitations of evidence based practice. Students wil use real examples from their clinical practice and community setting placements as a basis for their learning.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Mark Gussy
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Evidence-based dentistry: managing information for better practice. | Prescribed | Richards, D 2010 | QUINTESSENCE PUBLISHING. |
| Readings | Achieving evidence-based practice: a handbook for practitioners. | Recommended | Hamer, S & Collison, G 2005 | 2ND EDN, BALLIERE TINDALL. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Outline the various concepts of Evidence Based Practice
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online task.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Formulate answerable questions related to oral health practices and programs
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online task.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Devise efficient and effective strategies for locating and accessing evidence related to previously formulated questions
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online task.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Analyse and synthesise retrieved evidence and present it in a format that is useful for patients or program staff/planners.
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online task, group assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Incorporates evidence in the clinical setting at all stages of the oral health care process
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online task, group assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
06. Plans evidence based and evidence informed health promotion and public health strategies for groups and populations
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online task text, case study.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
07. Incorporates inquiry and analytic skills, with the necessary literacies to communicate effectively within the profession
- Activities:
- Workshop, tutorials, online tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Bendigo, 2017, Week 47-22, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mark Gussy
Class requirements
WorkShop
Two 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 0.5 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"One 30-minute online activity per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,500-word case study assignment. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 3,000-word case study report and 15-minute presentation. | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07 | |
| One group assignment (1,000 words per student). | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |