EBP1001

Implementation of the evidence ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Associate Professor Sally Green - Course Advisor Ms Denise O'Connor - Co-coordinator Mr Simon French - Co-coordinator

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton SA-02 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: Systematic reviews of the literature are becoming increasingly available and many clinical specialties are publishing evidence-based clinical guidelines, position statements and recommendations based on the available evidence. Using one's clinical experience to interpret and apply these guidelines to individual practice allows even the busiest of clinicians to consider the external evidence when making treatment decisions. The skills needed to source, appraise and integrate this evidence are essential and are delivered through this unit.

Objectives: On completion of this unit graduates will be expected to: 1. Critically appraise an evidence-based clinical guideline. 2.Have an understanding of the key principles of implementation of evidence into clinical practice. 3.Be competent at identifying the barriers to gathering and applying the evidence. 4.Be able to formulate strategies to overcome barriers to applying the evidence. 5.Be competent in identifying what motivates people to follow evidence and how to manage behavioural change for implementation of clinical best practice.

Assessment: Assignment 1A - pose your clinical question. (10%) Assignment 1B - source and appraise a systematic review. (25%) Assignment 2 - source and appraise a clinical guideline. (25%) Assignment 3 - assess barriers to change within your organisation. (10%) Assignment 4 - create your implementation plan. (30%)

Prerequisites: EBP1002 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice CPE7603 Contemporary Issues in Health Information