hcs5cie critical implementation of the evidence
CRITICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVIDENCE
HCS5CIE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject builds on students' knowledge of evidence based practice theory and skills in searching for and critiquing research evidence and then applies this knowledge to different kinds of evidence and practice contexts. Students will learn how to collaborate and effectively communicate within teams to prioritise actions and manage risks. They will learn how to search and critically evaluate the best available research evidence presented in clinical practice guidelines. They will also synthesise knowledge resources to determine the best available evidence. They will generate ideas and develop new resources that address complex problems in practice settings. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas,taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Furlong
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HCS4EPS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Discipline Specific | Evidence Based Practice across the health professions | Recommended | Hoffmann et al | Churchill Livingstone |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Formulate and implement complex systematic literature searches to locate clinical practice guidelines.
- Activities:
- Students will have access to online resources and a libguide on searching for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Students will demonstrate their learning on this by submitting a written document detailing their strategy and results.
02. Appraise clinical practice guidelines based on best available evidence.
- Activities:
- Students will have access online to a prescribed clinical practice guideline to critique 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.
03. Critically appraise and qualitative research findings.
- Activities:
- Students will have online access to a guide for literature on the client/ patient experience and access to a critical appraisal tool for qualitative literature. Students will demonstrate their learning by submitting a written document that critiques a relevant piece of research and critically evaluate the findings of the research with the findings of the nominated Clinical Practice Guideline.
04. Evaluate clinical practice guidelines recommendations in the context of patient experience studies.
- Activities:
- Students will have online access to ways to conduct a meeting, allocate tasks, identify and address risks and record minutes from the meeting. They will be given online suggestions to prompt them to think creatively and flexibly.
05. Interpret and apply findings of research on best practice
- Activities:
- Students will demonstrate their learning by working in groups to give a 30 minute oral presentation that includes the discussion of a range of creative ideas to facilitate implementation of the evidence into practice. They will also develop a resource that will facilitate the implementation of evidence into practice.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Azul
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.0 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.0 hours workshop every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual written assignment 3000 word equivalent | 50 | 01, 02 | |
Individual written assignment 1800 words | 30 | 03, 04 | |
5 x 12 minute online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobyn O'Halloran
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.0 hours unscheduled online class every two weeks on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 2.0 hours workshop every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual written assignment 3000 word equivalent | 50 | 01, 02 | |
Individual written assignment 1800 words | 30 | 03, 04 | |
5 x 12 minute online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) | 20 | 05 |