School Of Science And HealthEvidence-Based PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400865.3
Discipline: HEALTH NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge and skills of Foundations of Research & Evidence-based Practice and Research Methods (Qualitative and Quantitative).
Equivalent Units
400154 - Integrating Evidence into Practice
Prerequisite
400864 Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)
Students need to have done 400864 Research Methods PLUS ONE clinical unit from their specific program:
Students enrolled in Course Code 4661 or 4708 must have completed 400933 - Podiatry Pre-Clinical.
Students enrolled in Course Code 4663 or 4711 must have completed 400909 - Occupational Therapy Practice 2.
Students enrolled in Course Code 4662 or 4706 must have completed 400985 - Physiotherapy Clinical Education A.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in Course Codes 4660,4661, 4662, 4663, 4706, 4708, 4710, 4711.
About this Unit
In this unit, students incorporate previous research and biostatistics knowledge to develop new skills for using evidence to inform all aspects of their professional practice. Evidence-based practice uses an enquiry led approach to manage expanding and uncertain knowledge by formulating answerable questions, effectively searching literature, critically appraising evidence validity and results, and to assess its significance in clinical practice and healthcare decision-making. Students will incorporate evidence in communication and shared decision making processes for patient scenarios relevant to their program.