EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY

HCS4EPS

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students continue to develop the skills required for evidence-based practice in speech pathology. Students will further develop the ability to formulate answerable clinical questions, search for the available evidence, critically appraise the literature and make decisions about practice based on the evidence. The subject incorporates lectures related to evidence-based practice, in all aspects of the speech pathology profession, and tutorials to assist students in developing writing and critical appraisal skills for literature related to a given clinical issue.

School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Shane Erickson

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of: HZHSSP, HZHSSB, HZHCSP, HZHCSB and must have passed HLT2IEP OR if enrolled in one of: HMSPB, HMSP no rule applies.

Co-requisites: HCS4ACS

Incompatible subjects: HCS5EPS

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Evidence-based practice across the health professions	Recommended	Hoffmann, T, Bennett, S, Del Mar, C (eds) 2009	ELSEVIER, SYDNEY.
Readings	Research methods in health: foundations for evidence based practice	Recommended	Liamputtong, P (ed) 2010	OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, US.
Readings	Foundations of clinical research: Applications to practice (3rd ed)	Recommended	Portney, L.G. & Watkins M.P.	PEARSON PRENTICE HALL

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Incorporate the principles and processes of evidence based practice in a clinical practice context.

Activities:: Online quizzes, individually completed search strategy, critical appraisal assignment and website assignment..

02. Formulate answerable practice-related questions and acquire relevant evidence to address the questions.

Activities:: Individually completed search strategy

03. Critically appraise and apply evidence to inform patient/client management plans.

Activities:: Critical appraisal assignment and website assignment.

04. Communicate research evidence clearly to clients to provide appropriate rationale for clinical decisions with regard to individual needs.

Activities:: Website assignment.

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Teresa Iacono

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
6 x 5 minute MCQ quizzes (500 words)	Quizzes are case based and intended to give you formative feedback on your knowledge of the EBP process. Students complete weekly quizzes with the best 6 marks contributing towards the final mark.	20	01, 03, 04
2000 word search strategy and website		40	01, 02, 03, 04
2000 word critical appraisal		40	01, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day