Evidence Based Practice 2
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
HLTH 2021
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105466
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
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 | ||
| Workshop | 1.5 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 assignment, Written test
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Course Coordinators
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
