EBP1001

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

Leader: Mr Simon French

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (OCL)
Clayton SA-02 2006 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (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. The skills needed to source, appraise and integrate this evidence into practice are provided through this unit.

Objectives: On completion of this unit graduates will have developed the ability to: 1. Critically appraise a systematic review of treatment interventions; 2. Critically appraise an evidence-based clinical guideline; 3. Discuss the clinical utility of systematic reviews and clinical guidelines; 4. Describe the key principles of implementation of evidence into clinical practice; 5. Explain the barriers to changing practice; and 6. Develop an implementation plan for change in one's own clinical setting.

Assessment: Assignment 1 - 500 words, Pose your clinical question(10%) + Assignment 2- 1,500 words, Source and appraise a systematic review (25%) + Assignment 3 - 1,500 words, Source and appraise a clinical guideline (25%) + Assignment 4 - 1,500 words, Assess barriers to change within organisations (10%) + Assignment 5 - 1,500 words, Create your plan for implementing evidence into practice at your organisation (30%)

Prerequisites: EBP1002 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice