OCC3041

Skills for evidence-based practice 2 ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Ted Brown

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: This unit gives students an advanced overview of the skills necessary to critique and evaluate research evidence. Students will be introduced to completing a critically appraised topic. This will provide the foundation to integrate clinically relevant evidence into daily professional practice. Components of evidence-based practice in OT will be introduced and practiced. Randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses as methods for presenting evidence will be introduced to . Students will prepare a critical review of the literature in the format of reviews of papers and summaries of relevant evidence. This knowledge will enable students to be evidence-based practitioners.

Objectives: upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the levels of evidence for evidence-based practice; 2. demonstrate ability to critique ways all levels of evidence are obtained: randomised controlled trials, single-subject studies, diagnostic tests, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical practice guidelines, expert evidence, and case-control studies; 3. identify gaps in intervention practice knowledge, develop a researchable clinical intervention research question and search databases for best evidence to support practice; 4. demonstrate ability to find relevant evidence using a variety of formal and informal methods (eg health science databases, internet); 5. demonstrate ability to synthesis findings from multiple research studies to answer relevant clinical and practice questions; 6. apply the principles of evidence-based practice and use the best evidence available for professional practice; 7. communicate a summary of evidence succinctly and clearly both orally and in writing; and 8. write a critically appraised topic.

Assessment: Three critically appraised papers (750 words each): 30% + Critically Appraised Topic (5000 words): 60% + Oral presentation: 10% + Hurdle requirement: attendance at 80% of lectures and tutorials

Prerequisites: OCC2022