CRITICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVIDENCE

HCS5CIE

2020

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. 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.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Lucette Lanyon

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: HCS4EPS

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Evidence Based Practice across the health professions

Resource Type: Other resource

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hoffmann et al

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Formulate and implement complex systematic literature searches to locate Clinical Practice Guidelines.

02. Appraise Clinical Practice Guidelines based on best available evidence.

03. Critically appraise and qualitative research findings.

04. Evaluate Clinical Practice Guidelines recommendations in the context of patient experience studies.

05. Interpret and apply findings of research on best practice

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Azul

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 2.00 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 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual written assignment 3000 word equivalent	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2
Individual written assignment 1800 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO4
5 x 12 minute online quizzes (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended