Evidence Based Practice 2

Course aim

The aim of this course is to apply the principles of evidence based practice in interpreting health science literature.

Course content

The course will cover the development of evidence based question formats [Population Intervention Comparison Outcomes (PICO)], how to establish systematic search strategies; selection of appropriate databases and limitations to the search. Students will be introduced to a variety of appraisal tools and practice application of these tools, qualitative and quantitative research (eg. descriptive techniques, concepts of probability, variance and error, tests for determining differences and associations, calculation of effect sizes, odds ratios and number needed to treat), presentation, interpretation of data, implications of findings, communication of finding.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1028	Evidence Based Practice 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 11 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 1 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Written test, Writtten assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.