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PMC1200 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Semester 2, 2022 Ipswich On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Health and Medical Sciences
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the following Program: BPSC

Overview

Evidence-based practice (EBP) utilises the best available research evidence to assist healthcare professionals in making sensible, practical and culturally safe decisions in their practice. This course introduces the principles underpinning EBP and develops the information and digital literacy skills needed to apply those principles. EBP also includes an ability to ask the correct research questions, acquire information and critique the evidence to make reasonable professional judgements. Importantly, the responsibility to engage in EBP is articulated in Domain 3 of the Paramedicine Board鈥檚 Professional Capabilities for Registered Paramedics.

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice provides the fundamental skills to find, critically evaluate and integrate the evidence to improve patient healthcare outcomes. This course highlights the importance of utilising the best available evidence in clinical practice within the context of the patient's values and preferences. On completion of this course, students will be able to formulate research questions and search the most optimal database to discern high-quality evidence. Importantly, students will understand the need to re-evaluate the evidence as a core component of their clinical practice.

This course adopts practice-based learning (PBL) as a learning and teaching approach. PBL is a social model that emphasises collaborative engagement between lecturers and students. PBL is also firmly grounded in authenticity and relevance to the paramedic and wider healthcare professions. Consequently, this course draws heavily on the student's own observations and real-world case examples to enhance learning experiences.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate the importance of evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare services;
  2. Differentiate the types and levels of evidence;
  3. Formulate appropriate research questions and implement appropriate search strategies;
  4. Critically appraise the literature and information;
  5. Apply information and digital literacy skills to report and disseminate research findings.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. The role of evidence-based practice in healthcare 10.00
2. Types of evidence: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods 10.00
3. The hierarchy of evidence: From meta-analysis to cereal boxes 10.00
4. Critical appraisal of the evidence 15.00
5. Formulate appropriate research questions, developing information and digital literacy skills (including database searching) 20.00
6. Writing skills and literature reviews 20.00
7. Application of EBP to clinical practice 15.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%)
Assignments Written Quiz No 10
Assignments Practical Poster Presentation No 40
Assignments Written Literature review No 50
Date printed 10 February 2023