phe5ebp evdnce based pub hlth
EVIDENCE BASED PUBLIC HEALTH: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PRACTICE
PHE5EBP
2018
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-ordinatorDaryll Archibald
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 | Recommended readings provided upon commencement of subject. | Preliminary | Not applicable. | Not applicable. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. KNOWLEDGE - Demonstrate specialised knowledge of systematic reviews of public health interventions including the conceptual building blocks by summarising and interpreting evidence.
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading, discussion, class exercises and essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. SKILLS - Apply the principles and criteria for critical appraisal of evidence.
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading, discussion, class exercises and essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. APPLICATION - Evaluate the applicability of evidence from systematic reviews to different public health contexts and issues including assessing the opportunities and limitations for translating evidence into policy and practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures, reading, discussion, class exercises and essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size90
Enrolment information Quota due to limited resources. Enrolments accepted until quota is reached.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDaryll Archibald
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 32 - 36
One 6.5 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 32 - 36
One 7.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2000 word essay | Feedback provided on essay. | 35 | 03, 02, 01 |
| one 3500 word essay | Feedback provided on essay. | 65 | 02, 01, 03 |